He also had a high fever 2 days ago of 101.5 and then yesturday was 100.7 i'm not sure what to do he was given shots last month and also is teething which the doc said it could be from but what else could it be . i'm also nursing .
2007-08-26 04:10:07 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i said i took him to the docs and the doc said he's just teething .
2007-08-26 04:17:01 · update #1
again i have taken him to the docs friday and last night .
2007-08-26 04:23:03 · update #2
Teething could definitely be the cause. I have three children, and they all suffered similar symptoms when they were teething.
Beyond that, it may be a combo of teething and something else. Have you changed formula/baby food recently? If you're breast feeding, have you eaten anything out of the norm lately? These all can affect baby's bm movements.
If baby doesn't seem lethargic or very ill-feeling, I would just give the doc a call again on Monday morning to check in and see if a follow-up is necessary.
However, if baby seems to be non-responsive or very lethargic, I wouldn't think twice about dropping in on an urgent care facility. You are the mom, so you know best. It will probably be nothing major, but if you're concerned then--by all means--put your mind at ease.
Finally, a little Motrin goes a long way in relieve fevers and budding tooth pain. Combine that with some Baby Orajel and junior should feel better.
Good luck. I've been there!
2007-08-26 04:18:36 · answer #1 · answered by deutschegal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can happen when a baby is teething but I would still watch the baby closely. The baby is getting dehydrated by now, and I would go to a different doctor. Try giving him baby tylenol to reduce the fever and look into what you are eating/feeding him to see if that may be causing a laxative effect. Give your baby only breastmilk and pedialite. Whenever my daughter went to the hospital for diarrhea and a fever they tried to make me wean her, but she really only wanted breastmilk which is the perfect food for babies anyway. Do you live in a flood area where the water has been recently contaminated by chance? Babies are much more susceptible to bacteria in tap water than we are. Really I would take the baby in ASAP to see if I could get it some medical attention. I think your doctor mistakenly diagnosed it as a teething symptom.
2007-08-26 11:35:14 · answer #2 · answered by stella b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teething is not gonna cause diareah , OK .
You know that . Last month you took him to the Doc, well now you need to take him for this OK .
He may need pedialite and some fever reducer for new borns .
2007-08-26 11:23:56 · answer #3 · answered by bigfred1954 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most commonly in babies is rotavirus. Make sure he's getting extra fluid to that which he is losing. Regular tylanol for children will help with the fever. You should go to a doctor if he doesn't get better soon or he becomes really tired and floppy or isn't feeding.
2007-08-26 11:17:28 · answer #4 · answered by Isamyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you took him to the doctor, how long ago was that? I'd keep nursing but call the physician on call and get some advise. Diarrhea can be quite serious especially in one so young.
2007-08-26 11:18:39 · answer #5 · answered by lady_dawn2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he seem ill? Is it a LOT of diarrhoea, or just that when he poos it's a bit runny instead of solid?
If he's acting unwell and is losing a lot of fluid, take him back to the doc.
If not, probably teething - that can give them a runny nappy for days/weeks on end. (A bit runny, not ghastly unwell type diarrhoea).
Make sure he keeps on having lots of fluids - lots of water as well as your milk if he'll drink it, and keep him cool.
2007-08-26 11:27:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that child could dehydrate very quickly BRING HIM TO THE ER OR TO HIS DOCTOR NOW........thats the best thing to do for a 7 month old...>>then the doctor is a idoit....give your baby pedilite...that should help with the dehydration..but if it doesn't go away by tomorrow go to a different doctor..its always better to be safe than sorry....
2007-08-26 11:18:39 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 days already. be responsible and bring the baby to the doctor. or else he will be dehydrated and who knows what will happen next. the fever may be a sign of dehydration. i'm sure with such condition the baby isn't feeding well.
please bring the baby to the doctor
2007-08-26 11:16:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
id keep taking him back to the doctor until he has been properly diagnosed and another thing if you were to keep applying cold compresses on his fore head and strip him to his nappy that would cool him down don't just sit there and be taken for a mug sort your son out
2007-08-26 11:18:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is to late to take him to the doctor. It is time to take your kid to the emergency room. If he become over dehydrated his organs can shut down. Give him some water, strip him down to his diaper and drive him to the ER. Having diarrehea for over 7 days is to long.
2007-08-26 11:19:44 · answer #10 · answered by MISSY E 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋