The teeth of all children are cut in different ways. For some babies, this process is rather painless and does not affect the health of the baby at all. Others become moody, restless, and whiny. It is often difficult for parents to determine that a child is having a tooth. Observing the baby's discomfort, they begin to treat him for various diseases. Teething has several obvious signs, though.
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Step 1
One of the main signs of a child's teething is loss of appetite. This is because the gums become overly sensitive during the development of teeth. Each touch of them can cause severe pain and discomfort.
Step 2
A common sign of teething in a child is restless sleep. Moreover, the baby's irritability manifests itself both at night and during the day. Sometimes it is very difficult to calm him down. All whims and tantrums usually pass by themselves when the protruding edge of the long-awaited tooth finally appears from the gum.
Step 3
A child who has a teething tooth bites absolutely everything that he can bring to his mouth. Thus, he tries to soothe the itching and pain in the gums that bother him.
Step 4
During the teething, the child has profuse salivation, as a result of which the delicate skin around the mouth becomes irritated, redness and small pimples appear.
Step 5
When teething occurs in many children, intestinal disorders appear, and as a result, loose stools. Swallowed excess saliva, according to most experts, dilutes the stool.
Step 6
An increase in body temperature may also be a sign of a baby's teething. This is due to gum disease. The temperature should be brought down with any antipyretic drug for children. If the temperature does not decrease within three days, the child should be urgently seen by the doctor.
Step 7
In some babies, bluish bumps appear on the gums during teething. Most pediatric specialists advise parents not to worry about their appearance. Such bumps, as a rule, dissolve on their own, without medical intervention. A cold compress will help speed up the disappearance of hematomas and ease the discomfort.
Step 8
Sometimes, in addition to sore gums when teething, babies complain of pain in the cheeks and ears. Children begin to pull themselves by the ears, rub their cheeks and chin. This is due to the spread of pain from the gums to the ears and cheeks along the pathways of the nervous system.
