Each mother is looking forward to the appearance of the first teeth in the baby. But often this event is accompanied by malaise and the whims of the child. What should mom do, how to help the baby during this period? How to distinguish teething symptoms from a common viral infection or other disease?
The first teeth appear in the child at about 5-6 months. It is worth noting that the teething time for each child is individual, so there is no need to panic. In some children, teeth erupt at four months old, in others at nine. Both that, and another is considered a norm. But each child reacts differently to teething . Some mothers accidentally discover a tooth that has appeared, but such lucky ones are usually a minority. Many young parents note that the appearance of teeth is associated with moodiness, refusal to eat, increased salivation, swollen gums. These symptoms clearly indicate teething. But what if the child suddenly has a fever and there are no other symptoms? Is it a teeth or an insidious virus? Many doctors believe that when teeth climb, the temperature has nothing to do with it. At the same time, most parents notice that when teeth are cut, the temperature can still rise. Let's see where the truth is, and what temperature, when teeth are cut, can a child have?
When teeth are cut, the child’s temperature can definitely be present, but one should not be very high. If the temperature is kept at the level of 37-37.5 ° , redness and swelling of the gums are observed, the child pulls everything in his mouth, then this can quite be attributed to teething. But only if the temperature is not accompanied by a cough, runny nose or reddening of the throat. In this case, the presence of acute respiratory infection is quite obvious. Such a child definitely needs to be shown to the doctor.
The fact is that when teething, saliva is actively released, which contains antibodies to viruses. And just against the background of the fact that the teeth are being cut, temperature and other symptoms can indicate the presence of infection. Often the virus and teeth accompany each other, so it is difficult for parents to figure out what’s the matter.
Parents should remember: when teeth are cut, the temperature should not be too high. High thermometer readings are a direct indication for the examination of the child by a doctor. Untimely started treatment can lead to complications. Therefore, do not blame the heat on your teeth. Give the doctor the right to figure out what’s up.
At an elevated temperature in a child, which is caused by teething, each mother should be able to properly help the baby in order to alleviate his condition.
Ensure that the child’s room has fresh air: ventilate the room.
At elevated temperatures, a very important condition for alleviating the patient's condition is a plentiful warm drink. You can cook dried fruit compote - this would be an ideal option. Give the child a drink as often as possible.
Provide humid indoor air. Turn on the humidifier, wash the floors, hang wet towels. In no case should the mucous membranes of a child dry out. This will lower immunity and may lead to the development of a viral disease.
At night, you can give your child an antipyretic based on paracetamol. But, in any case, this point is best discussed with your doctor.
Do not force the child to eat. Let all the forces of his small organism be directed to the fight against temperature, and not to digest food. The child wants to eat - feed, does not want - do not force. Although in most cases, when teething, even without temperature, the child begins to eat less, and sometimes completely refuses food.
If the temperature rises above 38 ° C, call a doctor.
The most important thing in a situation with high temperature - do not panic! Calm parents will probably make the right decision and will be able to help their child. Let your baby grow healthy!