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Teething fever in children usually occurs during the teething period, some children may have a fever, however, not all children have a fever when teething.Video content is consulted by Master, Doctor Nguyen Minh Tuan - Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital
Teething fever in infants is usually mild and does not last long, accompanied by signs: drooling, or gnawing on objects around, itchy gums, nagging, fussing,... Babies with teething fever will not have symptoms of runny nose, sneezing, sore throat... However, children with fever should not be subjective, parents should take the child to the hospital if the child has a prolonged fever.
Babies with teething fever usually do not need to reduce fever because they only have a mild fever, however, parents need to pay attention to dental care and hygiene for children during this period because when teething, children will feel pain, gums / gums will swell and crying. Pain relievers can be used alone during the period of teething fever in children to make them more comfortable.
Nutrition during the period of teething fever in infants plays a very important role, parents should give children liquid food, after eating should clean their teeth by using soft gauze to gently wipe their teeth for children. young.
Babies with teething fever usually only have a fever for 1-2 days, if a child's fever is more than 3 days, it is definitely not teething fever, doctors will be cautious when diagnosing, only if no other cause can be found but only Symptoms of teething fever in children.
If teething fever in infants is simple, there is no need to go to the doctor, except in cases where the child is too fussy, refuses to eat...then it is necessary to take the child to the doctor to rule out other diseases.
To prevent diseases that babies often get, parents should pay attention to nutrition to improve children's resistance. At the same time, add supporting foods containing lysine, essential micro-minerals and vitamins such as zinc, chromium, selenium, B vitamins,... snacks and less digestive problems.
Parents can learn more:
Why do you need to supplement Lysine for your baby?
The role of zinc - Guidelines for reasonable zinc supplementation
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