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

http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_teething_hhg.htm

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.

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

Fever is never caused by teething! This is an old wives' tale. Double check her weight to make sure you're giving her the correct Tylenol dosage. If it's only a fever, it could just be that she's fighting off a virus. If fever lasts for over 3 days and/or reaches at least 101, then she'll need to be evaluated by a pediatrician.

Answer 3

3 days is too long to wait to see if she is teething, if you don't know for a fact what is going on. Call your pediatrician and talk to them about what is going on. There could be something else going on, and she really should be checked out.
Teething fevers are generally off and on, not something that goes on for days on end.
I talked with my pediatritian about that because while my son was teething his fever would occur off and on and she specifically talked about it lasting for more than a day or a few hours.
And btw, only infants motrin or better yet infants tylenol. Never advil or some other thing. But discuss with your doctor first as she may need antibiotics.
Good luck, hope she feels better soon!

Answer 4

Most literatures will actually tell you that fever is not related to teething. But be that as it may, if the fever is low grade then it's fine there is no harm. But if the fever is high, you should go to the pediatrician. Here is a great site that will let you know when to call the doctor for a fever. http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/t082100.asp

Answer 5

what ive been told is that it is not normal for a fever to last longer than 72 hours. Teething does cause a slight fever in some children but the fever should be gone by now. Your child may have an ear infection, (caused by nasal congestion which normally occurs with teething) I recommend you get him/her to a doctor to get checked out, a fever for that long can be damaging.

Answer 6

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 7

When your baby has a fever or sick with anything you need to seek medical attention and get some meds for the problem. Take that baby to a doctor and get her something for that fever.

Answer 8

Fever lasting for 3 days, especially if it is 101*F or higher, is probably NOT due to teething. So it would be wise to take her to the doctor....

Answer 9

when my baby ran fever from teething the doctor had me rotate infant Motrin and infant Tylenol, plus i gave layed him in a little bit of luke warm water to help the fever also, after awhile the fever should climb down. If you get really worried, i recommend to go to your pediatrician.

Answer 10

No it's not dangerous it's very normal as long as it's low grade that is...And it's not going to go away till the teeth come through..If it makes you feel better contact your doctor and let them know...