Can A baby have a low grade fever 99.9 and runny nose when teething? I have had people tell me yes and no.?

Answer 1

Every baby I have watched in my home day care exhibits all of those signs when they are teething. Maybe not every time they get a new tooth but at some point they have.

Answer 2

Though many parents report that their babies have loose stools, runny noses, or a fever just before a new tooth arrives, most experts don't think teething is to blame for these symptoms. One who does is William Sears, pediatrician and author of The Baby Book. Sears believes that teething can cause diarrhea and a mild diaper rash because your baby's excessive saliva ends up in his gut and loosens his stools. Inflammation in the gums, he thinks, may cause a low fever (under 101 degrees Fahrenheit).

On the other hand, child development experts such as Penelope Leach assert that teething cannot cause fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or loss of appetite and that these are signs of illness that should be checked out. Noted pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton says such symptoms are probably due to an infection unrelated to teething, but that the stress associated with teething could make your child more vulnerable to infection right before a new tooth appears.

The one thing experts agree on is that you should call your child's doctor if your baby has symptoms that worry you or a rectal temperature of 101 degrees F or higher (100.4 degrees F or higher for babies younger than 3 months). The doctor can help determine whether your baby is showing signs of a problem that needs medical attention, like an ear infection. If your baby has loose stools — but not diarrhea — don't worry. The condition will clear up on its own.

Answer 3

A doctor once told me that even though research doesn't support this, physicians know that fevers and runny noses do go along with teething. When I suspect teething pain, I give a trial dose of Tylenol. If baby seems to feel better, I keep giving medicine. Good luck.

Answer 4

My son is 10 months old and were doing the teething thing now. He just cut his first tooth about a month ago. He had a fever up to 101F, his poop was really watery. So watery that the Dr told me just to give him pedialyte. I'm not sure about the runny nose, but the low fever definitely could be from teething.

Answer 5

Yes very common, my cousins baby had a low grade fever and a constant runny nose the entire time he was teething. It normal, if your concerned, ask the doctor.

Answer 6

Yes. My son's temperature has gone over 100 just from teething. And a runny nose is quite common.

Answer 7

Oh lord yes. Our two year old regularly goes up to 101 when teething. He also loses his appetite for real food and only wants to nurse. He suffers from diarrhea and is thoroughly disagreeable. According to the Pediatrician theres about ten other cold and flu like symptoms that children can experience because of teething.

Answer 8

Yes it is common a fever is a bodies reaction to the pain that the baby is in.

Answer 9

Yes, it's very normal. While some doctors will tell you there is no scientific link found between the two, just about every mother will tell you otherwise. Sometimes, they also get a touch of diarrhea as well.

Answer 10

Absolutely.