Almost any mommy is in awe of a new stage in the development of her baby - teething. Despite the uneasy condition of both children and parents, the latter are still, as a rule, very happy about such an event. Usually this process is accompanied by fever, pain in the gums, sleep disturbance. Teething snot is no exception.
First teeth appearance time
The first teeth in babies appear in about 4-7 months. However, one or another framework cannot be put with certainty. According to experts, each child develops individually, this also applies to teething. There are many factors on which the timing of the appearance of teeth depends. These include the region of residence, food, and the quality of drinking water, and climate, and so on.
Early teething symptoms
As a rule, the onset of teething is accompanied by profuse salivation and reddening of the gums. These symptoms are early, they appear about 2 months before the first tooth comes out . When the "X-hour" comes, the child begins to act up and becomes hot. Painful sensations on the gums lead to the fact that the baby loses his appetite and sleep for some time, often sticks everything in his mouth into his hands. Soon, parents notice white stripes on the gums of the child, which subsequently become teeth.
If the child will not let you observe the growth of teeth - and this is most likely to be so - then you can get into your mouth with a spoon. Moving along the gums, you will hear a kind of knock, which will mean that the tooth has already erupted.
Most common symptoms
Now we will examine in more detail the symptoms that occur during teething. Your baby may have a sharp increase in temperature and a runny nose. Teething snot can be the result of decreased immunity. The temperature can last one to two days. If the fever persists, consult a doctor.
During this period, the baby's snot is a frequent occurrence. Runny nose should not be strong and last more than three days. You do not need to treat it, you just need to clean the baby’s nose more often. If a child has snot that has a thick greenish consistency, consult a doctor. This may be the result of a viral disease. Teeth erupt, and snot flows in the child - immediately note when this symptom appeared. The duration of the common cold should alert young parents.
Often in young men with teething, coughing or diarrhea is observed. And again, their duration should alert mom.
Causes of snot when teething
Many parents wonder, “Why do snot appear when teething?” And it is explained simply. There are two reasons. Firstly, this may be the result of a viral infection, a consequence of a decrease in immunity. Secondly, there is a purely physiological explanation. Blood supply to the gums and nasal mucosa is anatomically interconnected. Blood circulation in the nasal cavity is activated. Hence the activation of the glands of the mucous membrane and, as a result, transparent discharge.
Experts say that snot when teething in children, with the exception of elevated body temperature, is a normal phenomenon that does not require treatment.