When there is a temperature on the teeth and how many days can last

Imagine a white, sharp piece, like bone, bursting from the jaw through the gums and out into the mouth.

This is how it goes tooth emergence process, and no wonder it can cause soreness and fever.

Temperature as a signal to cut teeth

To the most common teething reactions relate:

• swelling of the gums, their itching;
• temperature increase (up to 39 ° C);
• cough;
• runny nose;
• decreased appetite;
• vomit;
• diarrhea.

Many children can safely tolerate this procedure without "side effects". But if the baby has a fever for no apparent reason, carefully examine the mouth - swollen gums can indicate the cause of the high temperature.

Temperature and teeth - what's the connection?

Due to the fact that the tooth disturbs the tissues in the gums, an inflammatory process occurs, profuse salivation begins. In the area of ​​growth, biologically active substances are formed, immunity decreases in place and in the general body.

Taken together, this provokes an increase in the temperature indicator.

At 37-38.5 ° C, the production of interferon is stimulated, which fights painful formations in the body. If the child has teething, then this stimulation is not needed - the active substances are produced with saliva, without the involvement of interferon.

When the temperature becomes higher, the body overheats and cannot cope with the disease itself, therefore it is artificially brought down, thereby inhibiting the production of interferon. Again, if a child's teeth are teething, this is not essential.

But if the reason for the rise in temperature is something else (infection, bacteria), there is no need to bring the temperature down to the norm of 36.6 ° C - this will not cure, but only aggravate the disease.

Is an increased degree of the body the norm?

The first baby teeth they cut through according to averaged data at 7-8 months, although in rare cases they crawl out much earlier - about six months, at four months. Please note that during this period (up to one year), the thermoregulation mechanism has not yet been configured in babies.

The temperature can drop and rise depending on the environment. If you wrap your child too much, it will overheat, and vice versa.

It is considered normal for fluctuations in the range of 36.5-37.5 ° C, and if the temperature differs from the norm without visible symptoms (runny nose, cough, redness on the skin, etc.), then first try changing your baby's clothes to more comfortable and suitable for the environmental conditions Wednesday.

How high and how long will it fry?

Basically, the temperature on the teeth is kept in the range of 37-37.7 ° C, and in this case, it is not necessary to take corrective measures if it does not cause discomfort.

It is enough to see your doctor so that he finds out the cause of the high temperature, and monitor the baby so that the fever does not become stronger.

To do this, increase the intake of liquids, do not overheat it, and measure the temperature regularly (once an hour). It is necessary to shoot down if the indicator on the thermometer crawls beyond the 38-38.5 ° C mark.

You can bring down a low temperature, but it's good if this can be achieved without the use of medications.

We are talking about warm drinks (herbal teas, for example), preferably without sugar, and rubdowns (water with a vinegar solution, with vodka). Rubdowns must be carried out in two stages:

• applying the solution to the body;
• taking an air bath for 10 minutes.

You cannot crawl under the blanket, even if it is very cold - instead of cooling, the body will heat up even more. Therefore, this method is good for adults who understand the situation and can be patient.

How long will the fever last

Elevated temperature can last from one to four days. Moreover, its growth should be gradual, and not abrupt, since the process of the appearance of teeth is relatively slow.

If the temperature jump occurred quickly, and the value reached 39 ° C, the problem is definitely not with the teeth. It is very urgent to consult a doctor and follow his instructions.

How to shoot down?

Paracetamol and Ibuprofen are the best choices. The first option has less strength, but it is enough for the baby. The use of the antipyretic in general should be started with it. Ibuprofen should be used only when Paracetamol is no longer able to cope.

In pharmacies there are many analogues based on Paracetamol (Aldolor, Deminophen, Perfalgan, Mexalen, Panadol, etc.) and Ibuprofen (Nurofen, Ibuprom, Solpaflex, Ibufen).

The difference is that in parallel with the active substances, which are only needed to lower the temperature, other auxiliary substances are added. For example, an Ibuprofen tablet is 100% composed of the active ingredient (200 mg). Similarly, there are Nurofen effervescent tablets, which, in addition to 200 mg of the active ingredient, contain:

• sorbitol (sweetener);
• sucrose, saccharin, sodium saccharinate;
• potassium carbonate (potash, acidity regulator);
• lemon acid.

In fact, this is the same Ibuprofen with sugar and sourness, which also sizzles effectively in water. Only the price is three to four times higher.

What is right for the baby?

Antipyretics are sold in syrup, tablets, and suppositories. For babies, the option with candles is optimal, although this is not a particularly pleasant procedure. Suppositories have a longer duration of action than oral preparations.

One candle is enough to lower the temperature by 4-5 hours, only it does not work as quickly as syrup. Lowering the temperature will start on average in half an hour.

The syrup acts much faster - after 10 minutes you can notice a decrease in heat, but it only lasts for a couple of hours. Another disadvantage of syrups is the shelf life.

If candles can be stored in the refrigerator for six months or more (look at the date of manufacture and suitability), then syrups for the most part after opening the bottle can only be stored for about months.

We are not talking about pills at all, since you need to choose the right dosage for the baby - there are no special pills for babies, it remains to measure a piece from the pill for an adult. Then somehow force him to take the measured piece. If you grind and dilute with water, you get the same syrup, so the game is not worth the candle.

Another plus in the direction of rectal temperature lowering agents is the purity of the composition. Candles contain only the active ingredient and the fat that creates the shape.

In syrups, colorants, flavoring additives are not uncommon, which do not benefit the body, but only create a platform for the formation of a higher price.

Gum gels - for or against

For children's gums, special gels are produced, the purpose of which is to reduce swelling and itching. But they are not popular due to the small effectiveness and not rare cases of allergic reactions.

If the baby tolerates the process very painfully, you can carefully, after carefully studying the instructions, use this type of pain reliever - perhaps it will suit your child and improve it well-being.

But this can only be found out through trial and error.

Additional measures

While monitoring the temperature reading every hour, use an antipyretic and rubdown when the temperature rises to 38.5 ° C. If the temperature drops to at least 37.5 ° C, continue hourly monitoring of the baby's condition and drinking plenty of fluids.

Do not load food during this period - it is better to give a little and on demand. Don't give too hot food - it will painfully affect irritated gums.

The child, most likely, will pull everything that can be chewed into his mouth, thereby helping the teeth to get out.

For such cases, it is important to have a special teether - a rubber toy that you can buy at the pharmacy. It is soft and does not contain irregularities that can harm the baby's gums. In addition, it fits comfortably in a small handle and is easy to clean, which additionally creates convenience for both parents and children.

Urgently see a doctor!

If the antipyretic does not help, and the temperature continues to rise, immediately seek help from the local a doctor, whose number must be kept by the parents from the moment of discharge from the hospital and registration in the nursery clinic.

It is likely that the reason for the rise in temperature was not the teeth, or just the teeth. Therefore, even at low values ​​(up to 38 ° C), you need to consult a doctor for advice to check for redness in the throat, wheezing in the lungs and other signs of disease.

With sharp jumps in temperature to large readings, from which neither syrups nor suppositories help, doctors give an injection of diphenhydramine with analgin. A persistent high temperature can be given, for example, by tonsillitis, the treatment of which cannot be postponed indefinitely.