Is teething and fever related?? 

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Is teething and fever related??

Have you ever heard about the myth about teething and fever? Researchers have shown that a localised rise in temperature is considered normal; however, a high fever can be an indicator of some underlying condition.

The rise in temperature can be due to

  • Production of inflammatory mediators, such as cytokines and growth factors, that cause local and systemic effects

  • Another possible reason is a dip in the material immunity, and the transition of passive to active immunity can cause infection in children. This occurs around 6 months, which coincides with the age of tooth eruption.

Many misconceptions revolve around teething. It’s the duty of paediatricians and pediatric dentists to educate the parents regarding this. Fever is a symptom that is wrongly attributed to teething, which may be a sign of another underlying condition that needs attention.

Are you aware of similar myths related to teething??

Share your thoughts!

MBH/PS

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Yes, there are quite a few teething myths I’ve heard like the idea that teething causes severe fever, vomiting, or that babies grow faster or slower because of it. Most of these are misconceptions. Teething mainly causes mild discomfort, drooling, and gum irritation not serious illness.

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Yes, such rumors are usually heard. Apart from fever, diarrhea and vomiting, increased hunger in babies are a few of them.

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Teeth is a normal physiological process while fever maybe attributed due to various reasons. Myths and superstitions must be researched well and the truth must be revealed with evidrnce based information instead.

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According to the latest research outcome, teething and fever are not relateed

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Rumours are heard. Parents counselling during first dental visit is the key.