What should I do if my baby has a fever of 39 degrees when teething?

We all know that teething is a relatively long process for babies, but this period is also particularly important. If the baby's teeth are properly cared for, the baby will be able to grow healthy teeth. However, there will always be some symptoms during the teething period. Among them, fever during teething is a common phenomenon. Many inexperienced parents are often particularly worried and don't know how to deal with it. Is it normal to have a fever during teething? Let's find out what to do if a baby has a fever of 39 degrees during teething.

What should I do if my baby has a fever of 39 degrees when teething?

In the first few days before the eruption of deciduous teeth, the baby may have some abnormal behaviors, such as crying, increased saliva, biting fingers and hard objects, poor sleep, loss of appetite, etc. Some babies may also have low fever, mild diarrhea, and local gums may be congested and swollen. Generally speaking, the above phenomenon lasts for 3-4 days, and the deciduous teeth will break through the gums and erupt. Some babies may have late teething, but it does not mean there is anything wrong with their body. Newly grown deciduous teeth cannot be used for eating, so children should not be given hard food, and mothers should not let their babies sleep with the nipple in their mouths. So what should you do when your baby has a fever while teething?

1. The normal baby's basal body temperature is 36.9℃~37.5℃. Generally, when the body temperature exceeds the basal body temperature by more than 1°C, it is considered a fever. Among them, low fever refers to body temperature fluctuating around 38°C, and high fever refers to body temperature above 39°C. Continuous fever for more than two weeks is called long-term fever.

2. The above-mentioned basal body temperature refers to the rectal temperature, which is measured from the anus. Generally, the oral temperature is 0.3℃-0.5℃ lower than the rectal temperature, and the armpit and neck temperature is 0.3℃~0.5℃ lower than the oral temperature.

3. If the baby's body temperature is 38.1 degrees and measured from the rectum, it is a low fever; if measured from the neck or armpit, the rectal temperature is about 38.7 degrees to 39.1 degrees, which is a high fever.

4. If the baby's body temperature is below 38.5 degrees, it is recommended not to take antipyretics or antipyretic injections. It is best to let the baby drink more water. Pay attention to whether the ambient temperature is too high. In the hot summer, the temperature is very high and the baby's ability to regulate body temperature is poor. When the mother holds the baby, the heat is not easy to dissipate, causing the body temperature to rise. However, this kind of fever usually does not last too long. Put the baby in a cool place, fan him slightly, give him some cool fruit juice, or give him a warm bath, and the body temperature will return to normal after a few hours. In winter, if the indoor temperature is too high and the baby is wrapped too much, the baby's body temperature will also rise.

5. If your baby has a high fever of 38.5 degrees or above, please ask the doctor to confirm whether it is a viral infection or a bacterial infection. For viral infection, use antiviral drugs (such as ribavirin) and for bacterial infection, use antibiotics (such as cephalosporins). Don't rush to reduce the fever. Fever is just a symptom. Find out the cause of the disease.

The above is an introduction to what to do if the baby has a fever of 39 degrees during teething. After understanding it, we know that if the baby has a fever during teething, parents must pay special attention to it. Generally, there is no need to worry too much if the fever is below 38 degrees, but if it reaches 39 degrees, you must help the baby reduce the fever in time. If necessary, consult a doctor in time. In addition, give the baby more boiled water during the fever.