Question
The baby has recently been crying and disobedient, and the hospital examination has not yielded any results. I would like to ask if teething can cause a high fever in babies?
Answer
Teething is a normal physiological process for babies, and some babies may experience symptoms such as fever, drooling, and mood swings during this time. For fever, if the body temperature does not exceed 38 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, such as wiping the body with alcohol or using warm water to wipe the forehead. If the body temperature exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, consider giving the baby a child-specific antipyretic medication, such as ibuprofen suspension. Usually, these symptoms will gradually disappear as teething is completed, and parents do not need to worry too much. Wishing the baby a healthy growth!