I have a 14 month girl child who has h
ot palms and feet from yesterday. She was mesasured 102.3. Now she seems have temp around 100. She has got 2 teeth as of now. And has sore gums. Is it due to teething problems? Please suggest
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Teething can raise your baby's body temperature, but only slightly. Any fever over 100.4 F is a sign that your child is probably sick. The signs of teething are drools a lot, is extra fussy or cranky, cries more than usual, chews on teething rings or other firm objects. I would advise you to visit the pediatrician so that she can be evaluated and undergo investigations such as CBC, etc to find the underlying cause of the fever and have it treated accordingly. She will require antibiotics and antipyretics. The following steps may help:
- Do tepid sponging when the fever is increased.
- Keep the baby well hydrated as dehydration can cause fever in babies
- Keep the baby nice and warm
If the condition is persistent or worsens visit the ER at the earliest.
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