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Good day, my son is 19 months old and has been teething for two weeks non stop. i am giving him nurofen and empaped but he keeps hitting everything in sight, says "ouch" all the time and is in a lot of pain. teethers, teething biscuits dont help?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Needs exam: I don't accept the idea that teething alone would lead to such a dramatic demonstration of discomfort. He needs to see his doc or dentist to find the real origin of his problem.

Answered 12/26/2019

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A member asked:

Good day, my son is 19 months old and has been teething for two weeks non stop. i am giving him nurofen and empaped but he keeps hitting everything in sight, says "ouch" all the time and is in a lot of pain. teethers, teething biscuits dont help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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