MY baby is 8 months old and has had a fever for 3 days now, i know she is teething but how long will the fever

Question

last and is it dangerous?

Answer 1

Here's the bottom line:
Teething does not cause fever, sleep problems, diarrhea, diaper rash, or lowered resistance to any infection. It probably doesn't cause crying. If your baby develops fever while teething, the fever is caused by something else.
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_teething_hhg.htm
Good luck, and try to catch some rest for yourself :)

Teething
What is teething?

Teething is the normal process of new teeth working their way through the gums. Your baby's first tooth may appear any time between the time he is 3 months to 1 year old. Most children have completely painless teething. The only symptoms are increased saliva, drooling, and a desire to chew on things. Teething occasionally causes some mild gum pain, but it doesn't interfere with sleep. The degree of discomfort varies from child to child. Your child won't be miserable. When the back teeth (molars) come through (age 6 to 12 years), the overlying gum may become bruised and swollen. This is harmless and temporary.

Because teeth erupt almost continuously from 6 months to 2 years of age, many unrelated illnesses are blamed on teething. Fevers are also common during this time because after the age of 6 months, infants lose the natural protection provided by their mothers' antibodies.
Which baby teeth come in first?

Your baby's teeth will usually erupt in the following order:

1. 2 lower incisors
2. 4 upper incisors
3. 2 lower incisors and all 4 first molars
4. 4 canines
5. 4 second molars.

How can I take care of my child?

* Gum massage

Find the irritated or swollen gum. Massage it with your finger for 2 minutes. Do this as often as necessary. You may also massage the gum with a piece of ice.
* Teething rings

Your baby's way of massaging his gums is to chew on a smooth, hard object. Teethers or teething rings are helpful. Most children like them cold. Offer a teething ring that has been chilled in the refrigerator, but not frozen in the freezer. A piece of chilled banana may help. Avoid ice or Popsicles that could cause frostbite of the gums. Also avoid hard foods that he might choke on (like raw carrots). Teething biscuits are fine.
* Diet

Avoid salty or acid foods. Your baby probably will enjoy sucking on a nipple, but if he complains, use a cup for fluids temporarily.
* Pain medicine

If the pain increases, give acetaminophen (Tylenol) for 1 day. Special teething gels are unnecessary and probably not beneficial. Many teething gels contain benzocaine, which can cause an allergic reaction. In addition it's unlikely they can numb the gums because they are washed out of the mouth and swallowed within a few minutes. If you still want to use a gel, do not apply it more than 4 times a day.
* Common myths about teething
o Teething does not cause fever, sleep problems, diarrhea, diaper rash, or lowered resistance to any infection. It probably doesn't cause crying. If your baby develops fever while teething, the fever is caused by something else.
o Don't tie a teething ring around your baby's neck. It could catch on something and strangle your child. Attach it to your baby's clothing with a "catch-it-clip."

When should I call my child's health care provider?

Call during office hours if:

* Your child develops a fever over 101°F, or 38.3°C.
* Your child develops crying that doesn't have a cause.
* You have other questions or concerns.

Answer 2

If the fever reaches 103 then you need to call a doctor. Other than that my 5 month old is teething and he runs fevers about 101 each night. Just give them tylenol for the fever and it should break it. Always keep a check on the fever every 30 minutes or so just to make sure it does not keep rising. I cannot give you a time when it will stop since my child is still having a fever also. His only happens mostly during the night though. Sometimes during the day he will get it. We give him tylenol and it breaks it within 30 minutes.

Answer 3

Remember that a low grade fever is teething.. anything above 101 is an infection... if it is above 101 then she may have aear infection since she is teething... a high fever is nothing to mess with. Since it has been 3 days and if it has been over 101 then I would def get her seen by the dr asap! If it is an ear infection she will probably need and anitbiotic from the dr. and pain meds like Tylenol or Motrin or Advil.

Answer 4

For that age, a fever over 100 you should call the doctor. A fever over 104 and strongly consider going to the hospital. Also you should be giving baby Tylenol to help lower the fever and pain.

Answer 5

well, you should have given your baby tylenol at the first spot of a high fever. It can become dangerous but that depends if its low-grade or high grade.
Normal temperature – 97 to 99 degrees (36 to 37.2 Celcius).
Low-grade fever – 99 to 100.9 degrees (37.3 to 38.3 Celcius).
Common fever – 101 to 103.5 degrees (38.4 to 39.7 Celcius).
High fever – any fever over 103.6 degrees (39.8 Celcius).
a teething temp is usually not over 101

Answer 6

Be very careful with our little one, make sure that it's teething, fever may decrease, may not.... I think most of the time fever persist as long as teething, until that tooth pop out !!!! Please be safe & take the advice of doctor... loving you!!!

Answer 7

Take your baby to her pediatrician. My daughter never had a fever while teething.

Answer 8

With a fever--it could be an inner-ear infection.. I would say call the doctor.

Answer 9

Please contact your Doctor immediately