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What To Do If Baby Is Teething And Doesn't Eat Properly?
Hello there,
My baby is 16 months old and since two days ago she starrted teething again. This time I have noticed diiferent than last time. She got four molars and two teeth coming at the back but her whole gum are swollen. This is why she hasn't eat properly and also doesn't let me brush her teeth. Do I need to seek medical adivce ? So far we have only given her calphol.
My baby is 16 months old and since two days ago she starrted teething again. This time I have noticed diiferent than last time. She got four molars and two teeth coming at the back but her whole gum are swollen. This is why she hasn't eat properly and also doesn't let me brush her teeth. Do I need to seek medical adivce ? So far we have only given her calphol.
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
When the teeth erupt the gum is swollen and the tooth cuts through the gum.
It is quite normal that the baby will have some discomfort.
Calpol will reuce pain and inflammation.
You need not seek the medical advice .
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
When the teeth erupt the gum is swollen and the tooth cuts through the gum.
It is quite normal that the baby will have some discomfort.
Calpol will reuce pain and inflammation.
You need not seek the medical advice .
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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