has had a low grade fever for 3 days now. He wakes up and his temp is about 99.4. I take his temp everytime I change him(just these past 3 days) and as the day goes on the temp only goes up. It has never gone above 100.9. But why is this happening. I called his doctor and they say it might be teething to just watch him. Has anyone experienced this? Should I call back and make an appointment for him??
2007-03-17 07:18:34 · 10 answers · asked by mommymatthews 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The doctor is completely right. I have been going through this since my daughter was 5 months old, which is when she started teething. Dont worry to much, it is only going to stress you out. I am sure that things are fine. If it gets higher then 101 then I would take him in.
2007-03-17 07:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by Ruth K 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Low grade fevers are often a sign of infection. One of the most common infections in a baby is an ear infection. Is he extra fussy, pulling on ears, or having any drainage? If the fever doesn't stop or gets higher within the next day I would call the doctor Monday and make an appointment.
I am no expert but I have heard that fever while teething is an old wives tale.
http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/F/fever.html <---that link basically says that teething isn't a fever cause.
2007-03-17 14:24:24 · answer #2 · answered by zinntwinnies 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your doctor is probably right. Your baby is probably teething. If the babies temp has not gone up above 101, then it is not a serious fever. It is a low grade temp right now. So I wouldn't worry much about it. However if you are really worried, then make an appointment. It is better to ease your mind, then to worry about it.
2007-03-17 22:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by sllcone 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I experienced this my first child. The doctor told me the same thing that she was teething, and her temp went back to normal after a few days. So don't worry about it to much unless it last longer than a week or his temp goes higher.
2007-03-17 16:21:23 · answer #4 · answered by Brenda W 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it goes on for a week or more, I would call back. It might be teething, and he also might be fighting a virus. Even if it's a virus, they still can't do much for him. To keep the temp down, they might tell you to give him a little infant's tylenol, but the fever is so low, it might not be necessary. Also, as long as he's his usual chipper self, I wouldn't worry.
2007-03-17 14:22:55 · answer #5 · answered by chelebeee 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the doctor is probably right but keep an eye on his temp you dont want it to get too high if it does get him to the doc right away babies tend to get fevers sometimes just for no reason but if he has a runny nose or starts tugging at his ear those also come along with teething good luck
2007-03-17 14:40:33 · answer #6 · answered by melissa 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If he is unwell with the temp, take him to your GP, otherwise it probably is teething, giving him calpol every four hours should help to bring it down.
2007-03-17 14:23:16 · answer #7 · answered by Dee 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
take your son to emergency depatment in a hospital. might be teething but just make sure not an infection..
2007-03-17 14:23:59 · answer #8 · answered by aussie_female1981 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would call back just to be on the safe side. It could be something more than just teathing.
2007-03-17 14:24:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
teething for sure
2007-03-17 14:29:44 · answer #10 · answered by i_love_my_mp 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋