Do molars cause fever?
My baby is currently cutting his molars and has developed a slight fever and is very cranky. Everyone is telling me it's because of the teeth. Do molars cause fever in babies or should I be worried about something else?
My baby is currently cutting his molars and has developed a slight fever and is very cranky. Everyone is telling me it's because of the teeth. Do molars cause fever in babies or should I be worried about something else?
I completely panicked when my son got a mild fever while his molars were coming in. I thought it was a major infection, but our doctor reassured us that teething can cause a slight rise in body temperature. It is very normal, so don't worry too much.
My younger brother is teething and has a warm forehead today. Does teething cause a high fever as well, or is a mild temperature the only normal thing? I want to make sure we don't ignore an actual infection.
Molars pushing through can make babies very cranky and warm. Giving them a clean, cold damp cloth to chew on or a chilled silicone teether helps a lot with the gum pain. It is an old, practical way to soothe them naturally without giving too many medicines.
A slight temperature is common, but if the fever goes above 101 degrees, it is likely a cold or stomach bug, not just teething. Keep monitoring their temperature with a thermometer and keep them hydrated. That is the most sensible thing to do.
My nephew went through this last month and was super fussy. It turned out to be just a mild teething temperature that went away in two days. Just keep them comfortable and let the molar come out naturally.
When my kid was teething, the pediatrician at Fortis told us that teething only causes a very mild rise in temperature, not a high fever. If the fever is high or lasts more than a day, you should consult your doctor clearly to check for any underlying infection.
Actually yaar, molars are big teeth, so they cause a lot of gum swelling and a thoda warm body. But if the kid is getting high fever or loose motions, then it is not teething, we should check with the doctor. Better to be careful.
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