Can cutting teeth cause high fever?

Question

My 8-month-old baby has been teething, and along with the irritability, she's also developed a high fever, almost 102 degrees F. My mother-in-law says it's normal when teeth are cutting. Can cutting teeth actually cause such a high fever in babies?

Sonia Sharma · Accepted Answer

Look, mild fever like 99 or 100 degrees is normal when babies are teething. But if the fever is crossing 101 or 102, don't blame it on teething and sit at home. Take the baby to a pediatrician immediately, it could be some other infection.

Priya Nair · Answer

I went through so many sleepless nights crying with my baby when she was teething and running a fever. It is honestly so exhausting and heartbreaking to watch. Just hold your baby close and don't hesitate to call your pediatrician for reassurance.

Gaurav Joshi · Answer

I was actually reading an article about this yesterday because my nephew is teething. Pediatricians say teething only causes a very mild rise in body temperature. High fever is usually due to babies putting dirty things in their mouth because of itchy gums.

Megha Gupta · Answer

My 8-month-old is teething and has a 102 fever since last night, and I am so scared. Has anyone else experienced such high fever during teething, or should I run to the emergency room right away?

Ravi Shastri · Answer

Teething is a natural process of life and shouldn't cause high fever. When my children were small, we kept their surroundings very clean and gave them cold carrots to chew on. Keep the child calm and consult a doctor if the fever persists.

Ashok Patel · Answer

When my kids were teething, they would get mild fevers but never high ones. Be very careful not to give sweet teething syrups or home remedies containing honey to infants as it is not good for their health. Check with a doctor first.

Can cutting teeth cause high fever?

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Consult a dental surgeon

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