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Does this describe your symptom?

 
  • New primary teeth are seen working their way through the gums.
  • Teeth come in between 6 and 24 months of age.
  • Main symptoms: increased saliva, drooling and desire to chew on things.
  • Occasional symptoms: mild gum pain.
  • Does not cause: fever (rarely gets to 101°F), diarrhea, diaper rash, or lowered resistance to infection.
  • Caution: Blaming teething for fevers can lead to a delayed diagnosis of ear infections, urinary tract infections, meningitis and other infections.

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Parent Care for Pediatric Symptoms. Copyright © 2000-2008. Barton D. Schmitt, MD
Reviewed/Modified: Sept 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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