A 28-year-old member asked:
my almost 6 month old has a fever of 102.3. can he run fevers with teething? he has no other symptoms and is not fussy at all.
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Christopher Abel answered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
See your Dr.: Unlikely that teething would cause a fever that high. Would follow up with your doctor at that young of an age.
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Dr. Bac Nguyen answered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Maybe he has roseola: Teething can cause fever but it typically mild. Many children can get cranky, but some are not. Fortunately my kids were not very cranky teething, but drooled quite a bit.
Roseola (a common childhood viral infection) can often cause high fever for 3-5 days, then a pinkish rash appears. It is usually a disease of no consequence, but high fever can cause parental concern. Consult doc if he worsens.
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Due for an illness: I don't accept fever >101 as teething & am not sure it causes much stress in most infants. By 4mo the protective antibodies passed to baby during pregnancy have warn off & a kid is due for some random viral illnesses. If he is drinking well & wetting a diaper every 4-6h & playful for periods during the day, you may be able to monitor the situation at home.If he starts to act sickly, have him seen.
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Dr. Kevin Windisch commented
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Teething should not cause fever > 100.5. Fegers to 102 are associated with some sort of illness.
Aug 6, 2012
Dr. Richard Holm answered
Dentistry 36 years experience
Yes that is normal.: It is very common for teething infants and babies to suffer from a high temp. You may use infant tylenol (acetaminophen) to bring it down. Or hylands teething tablets.
5682 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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