Causes and treatments of teething fever in babies

Some parents believe that teething can cause colds, diarrhea and fever. In fact, these diseases are caused by germs (bacteria and viruses), not because of teething. Generally speaking. Teething can only produce teeth and nothing else. If your child has a fever or appears ill, do not mistake it for teething. Now I will introduce to you the causes and treatments of baby's fever.

reason:

1. cold

Both common cold and influenza are the most common diseases in babies. Both bacterial and viral infections are possible.

The symptoms vary, including fever, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, and ear, nose and throat problems.

The doctor will give you "symptomatic treatment" drugs, and if you want to rest more and drink plenty of water, you will usually recover in 3 to 5 days.

However, if not properly cared for, complications such as otitis media, encephalitis, meningitis, etc. may occur, and there is a risk of high fever above 39°C.

2. Ear, nose and throat inflammation

Ear, nose and throat problems usually cause inflammation, which leads to redness and swelling. It is a viral infection.

Symptoms vary, common ones include fever, cough, runny nose, red and swollen throat (babies are usually unwilling to eat), etc.

The doctor will give you "symptomatic treatment" drugs, and if you want to rest more and drink plenty of water, you will usually recover in 3 to 5 days.

The disease is prone to complications such as otitis media, atopic otitis, pneumonia, etc., and there is also a risk of high fever above 39°C.

3. Roseola

It is named after the roseola virus infection. Babies around 1 year old are most likely to get it.

The typical symptoms are unexplained high fever (above 39°C) that lasts about 3 to 4 days, followed by a rash (the fever will subside at this time). The rash usually disappears slowly without leaving any scars or other complications, so parents do not need to worry.

4. Vaccination

Many babies have mild fevers due to vaccinations, but more obvious fevers usually occur after the injection of the "diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus" vaccine.

If you are unwell or have a cold, it is not suitable to take your baby for vaccination to avoid confusion about the symptoms.

The observation period for fever caused by vaccination is 72 hours. If it exceeds this period, the fever is no longer caused by the vaccine, and parents need to make another judgment.

Treatment:

1. Maintain air circulation in the home: If the home has air conditioning, maintain the room temperature between 25℃-27℃. You can place your baby in an air-conditioned room or use an electric fan to blow around him to slowly lower his body temperature and make him feel more comfortable. But if the limbs are cold and the patient is shivering violently, it means that the patient needs warmth, so cover him with a blanket. But parents must remember that they must not let their babies face the air conditioner or electric fan to cool down.

2. Take off too many clothes: If the baby's limbs and hands and feet are warm and the whole body is sweating, it means that the baby needs to dissipate heat, so he can wear fewer clothes.

3. Warm water bath: Undress the baby and rub the whole body with a warm water (37℃) towel. This will dilate the blood vessels in the baby's skin and release body qi. In addition, when water vapor evaporates from the body surface, it will also absorb body heat.

4. Use a cooling patch: It helps dissipate heat, but it is not recommended for younger babies.

The above introduces the causes and treatments of baby's teething fever. In daily life, parents should still pay attention to the cultivation of their children's reasonable and healthy eating and living habits. It is also very important to maintain a positive attitude. Hopefully these methods will be effective for the children. These are just textual explanations. If you have any questions, be sure to seek medical attention immediately. Don't delay the child.