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What Causes Fever And Ear Infection In A Child?

I have a 1yr old who started running a low fever yesterday. I noticed the two bottom molars are poking through the gums and associated the fever to that as she has had fevers with teething before. Last night it got as high as 103.4 degrees. I gave ib-profin and it came straight down. All day today it s been coming and going. Between being normal and 100. She wants to play but I can tell seems just a little tired at times. Eating is ok. Stool is not diahrrea but soft. No vomiting. Hands are slightly cold. No discoloration but face may be a tiny bit pale. What would indicate that it s from teething and what would indicate ear infection? Cold?
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Hi, I'am Dr Suresh K Yadav MD (paediatrics), I had gone through your question and understand your concerns,

Fever is due to some infection in body , most likely viral , it is not due to teething, teething can cause some discomfort but not such a higher fever, it is myth that teething causes high fever. Since she is playing and active and accepting feed , it does not seem to a reason to be tensed. It is unlikely due to ear infection as there is no history of respiratory symptoms like running nose.

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What Causes Fever And Ear Infection In A Child?

Hi, I am Dr Suresh K Yadav MD (paediatrics), I had gone through your question and understand your concerns, Fever is due to some infection in body , most likely viral , it is not due to teething, teething can cause some discomfort but not such a higher fever, it is myth that teething causes high fever. Since she is playing and active and accepting feed , it does not seem to a reason to be tensed. It is unlikely due to ear infection as there is no history of respiratory symptoms like running nose. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions Take care.