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Teething in babies: separating fact from fiction

S Lloyd

    Professional Care of Mother and Child
    |January 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Teething in babies rarely causes illness. Most hospitalised infants with teething symptoms actually have other underlying medical conditions requiring attention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Neonatal Care
    • Infant Health

    Background:

    • Teething is commonly blamed for infant illness.
    • Many parents and healthcare providers attribute various symptoms to teething.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the actual causes of illness in infants hospitalized with symptoms attributed to teething.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 50 hospitalized infants.
    • Review of medical records for diagnosed conditions.

    Main Results:

    • 48 out of 50 infants (96%) had an organic cause for their illness, unrelated to teething.
    • Common teething symptoms include mild fever, sleep/feeding disturbances, irritability, gum swelling, and drooling.

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    Conclusions:

    • Symptoms like diarrhea, respiratory issues, ear pulling, fever, or convulsions are not caused by teething.
    • These severe symptoms necessitate prompt medical evaluation to identify and treat the actual underlying organic cause.