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A member asked:
Does being sick come with teething?
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No: Teething is an entity unto itself. It is not part of an illness nor according to many of us does not cause fever.
Answered 4/19/2013
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Not necessarily: Patients have reported mild fever and pain associated tooth eruption (teething). There have been reports of diarrhea as well but i personally feel this is coincidental! tooth eruption has an associated eruption gingivitis which is physiologic. Nsaids are recommended for children experiencing symptoms associated with tooth "teething".
Answered 4/20/2013
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Yes: An infant teething can become irritable, develop a runny nose, and need more sleep.
Answered 4/20/2013
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Yes & no: When teething babies can become irritable, develop a low grade fever, become congested, and have diaper rash. They do not get truly sick. If they develop high fever, start throwing up or develop other signs severe signs of illness, this is not teething and they should be evaluated by their pediatrician.
Answered 12/10/2013
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