<s>[INST] I have a 2 year old who recently had a viral infection with fever for about 7 days. He is now better with no fever but has swollen gums. He did have a severe sore throat and am wondering if the infection has spread. Do you have any idea what has caused the redness of his gums? [/INST] Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor. As per your complaint redness of gums which was preceded with fever and sore throat seems to be most probably due to viral infection leading to the following symptoms. The swelling and inflammation of gums can be more severe or inflamed in case if there is already infection in gums due to deposits over the gums and poor oral hygiene. I would suggest you to give him Ibuprofen to relieve inflammation and soreness of gums. You should use a very soft toothbrush to brush his teeth. You should do cool compresses over the gums and give him soft bland diet. Make him do warm saline gargles. Maintain proper HY Chat Doctor. . Hope this helps. Regards. </s>