Findings in a new study has revealed that high-grade fevers are not an indication of teething, but possibly a sign of another illness that parents should not ignore.
The study published in the journal Pediatrics, identified the common symptoms of teething such as swollen gums, crankiness and drooling but researchers claimed that these symptoms may not last for more than three to five days.
Paul Casamassimo, from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry explained that parents should consider it a red flag if a child has a very high fever, won’t eat or drink for days and is experiencing a significant discomfort.
The researchers wrote in their study. “For body temperature analyses, it was possible to evaluate that eruption of primary teeth is associated with a rise in temperature, but it was not characterized as fever.”
Experts said that using teething toy or cold rag may help babies with their discomfort.
Infant pain relievers may also be used, but regular use may cause tooth decay and acetaminophen can cause liver disease in children.
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