CHILD’S DISORDERS: SWOLLEN LIPS, TONGUE TIE AND TUGGING AT EARS
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SWOLLEN LIPS
The commonest cause for a swollen lip is an allergic reaction to a chemical, food or an insect bite. Sometimes direct injury to the lips can cause swelling and bruising.
TONGUE TIE
In this condition a small fold of skin runs between the base of the tongue and the floor of the mouth. Normally this skin fold is present just at the rear portion of the tongue’s undersurface, and does not limit movement or interfere with speech. A tongue tie rarely causes any problems, but if it interferes with speech the skin fold may be surgically separated from the tongue. This is rarely necessary. Most speech problems are not related to tongue tie.
TUGGING AT EARS
Young children often play with their ears, tugging them and rubbing them. This is usually no cause for concern. If, however, your child is unwell, has a fever, or complains of an earache, he may have an ear infection, and it is wise to see your doctor. In babies and toddlers in particular, tugging at the ear may be a sign of an ear infection.
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