Each mother, together with her child, is experiencing a difficult process of the appearance of baby teeth in the baby. Sleepless nights, crying and whims of children, refusal of food - all these are signs that the child's jaw is beginning to develop and teeth are erupting. This period is certainly difficult, but you just need to survive it. However, mothers should observe the condition of the child at this time. The slightest change in his health cannot be ignored. The most alarming signal is considered to be a rise in temperature. Will we discuss it?
Myths and fallacies
When
teeth erupt, the baby's gums begin to itch strongly. It causes him discomfort, he becomes restless. During this period, the child is very vulnerable. Any sudden symptom (cough, runny nose), fever, constant crying or refusal to eat is an occasion to consult a pediatrician. Many mothers are sure: if the
tooth is cut, the temperature will appear in any case. Just want to say - this is a myth and the most common misconception. Do not agree? Now let’s try to convince you by giving arguments.
Why does the temperature rise?
Temperature is the body’s natural response to harmful bacteria or viruses. This is a kind of signal that the fight with an uninvited guest has begun. The oral cavity is an open gate for the passage of infection, especially when the tooth is cut. The temperature will appear if a pathogenic bacterium has entered the body and infection has occurred. And the higher it is, the sooner you need to show the child to the pediatrician.
What are the causes of infection in the oral cavity?
It should be immediately noted that when a baby has a tooth cut, the temperature may rise slightly. Still, this process is quite painful and stressful for the crumbs. Gums itch, and the child tries to scratch them with everything that comes to hand. Even both hands sometimes find themselves in his small mouth. Toys or unclipped nails of the baby can leave a wound on the mucous membrane. And this, in turn, will result in infection in it.
Stomatitis is not sleeping
Doctors call stomatitis the most common childhood illness during tooth growth. It is manifested by the appearance of white or red ulcers in the oral cavity. The foci of inflammation cause severe pain. A child with stomatitis cannot eat, babble, he constantly cries and becomes very restless. Often with stomatitis, especially when teeth are cut, a high temperature is observed in the child. There are frequent cases when it is accompanied by convulsions. It is important to start treatment as soon as possible.
Pediatrician reassured
The child has a fever for several days ... You called a pediatrician, he examined his patient and, without revealing anything terrible, suggested that this was a reaction to teething. Maybe. Each organism reacts in its own way to physiological processes. But here's the bad luck: the child does not drop in temperature. How many days do teeth get cut? Believe me, not a few days. And all this time you will think that the increase in body temperature is associated precisely with the development and formation of the jaw? No, this is unreasonable. Once again we want to say: if the tooth is cut, the temperature should not be high. Closely monitor the state of the child and in case of the slightest suspicion of a disease, call a doctor.
How to help baby
It is painful to see how the child is tormented and it is difficult to hear his crying when the tooth is cut. Temperatures above 38 degrees - urgently begin to bring it down, and you also need to consult a pediatrician. You, as a mother, are simply obliged to help your baby. Today, there are many medications that soothe itching during teething in young children. Gels and creams are absolutely safe. They cool the inflamed gums and help relieve the baby from pain and discomfort for some time. Of course, you should not abuse such drugs. Special rubber toys filled with water and nipples help speed up the teething process. Before use, they are well washed, cooled and given to the child. It helps a lot.