When teeth begin to appear in a child, it is always an exciting and expected event for parents. However, the child may not feel so happy at the same time: in addition to the discomfort caused by teething, his general condition may worsen, in particular, the temperature may rise.
Remember that the baby is still very small: he does not understand what is happening to him and cannot explain his feelings. Therefore, parents need to be extremely attentive to their child and help him in every possible way.
So, if a child has an increase in temperature during teething, this is far from always a cause for concern. If the thermometer does not rise above 37.7, then, as a rule, there is no reason to worry. This is a normal occurrence. The fact is that during this period gum inflammation develops , local immunity decreases, so everything is explainable.
The accompanying symptoms are excessive salivation, a change in stool, and even vomiting is possible. Saliva is secreted more than usual because the body wants to protect itself from the inflammation that occurs in the gums. Regarding the feces of the child, we note that stool thinning (yellow pulp) can be observed, but this should not be diarrhea. If the baby has diarrhea, it is better to immediately contact a pediatrician: it is likely that this is not due to teeth, but to poisoning.
If the child has a high fever when teething, you need to immediately call a doctor. There is a risk of concomitant infection. There may be some other reason for the increase, which only a doctor can diagnose. Regarding vomiting, we note that it occurs extremely rarely, but its appearance can be regarded more as an alarming symptom than as a norm. Therefore, at the slightest suspicion, immediately call a doctor.
At a time when a child has a teething temperature, it is very important for him to feel the support and love of his parents. To do this, you need to provide not only psychological (be patient, not nervous and not scream), but also physical help. So, you need to do gum massage: this improves blood circulation and speeds up the process of teething. The principle is simple: you need to put your thumb and forefinger near the wings of the nose and make circular movements towards the corners of the mouth and back. This massage will help you determine which tooth to climb next.
If the temperature during teething really worries the baby, you need to try to alleviate the pain that causes it. To do this, you can give the child something to chew on something cool and hard. Now many special rings and toys have been developed, which are filled with either distilled water or non-freezing gel. They need to be cooled in the refrigerator (but not frozen) and allowed to nibble the baby. If these items are not at hand, you can use any suitable products. So, take a bread crust of such a size that the child does not choke and swallow it. You can use an apple or a slice of carrots that you need to wrap in a piece of bandage or a clean handkerchief. It is better to cool the products before use, because low temperatures relieve swelling, tension from the gums and relieve pain. When the pain is too strong, and the temperature during teething periodically rises, it is better to use special gels for gums, which can be purchased at the pharmacy.
During this period, it is important to protect the baby from infection in the body: protect it from drafts, limit communication with children, especially with patients. The child’s immunity at this time is reduced, and the risk of developing the disease increases significantly.
Remember that high teething temperatures require immediate medical attention.