question-icon

What is the body temperature in an infant during teething?

default
Posted on Sat, 16 May 2015
Question: How high of a fever is expected when my 18 month old son is cutting four teeth, two of them molars. Took his temp. and it seemed higher than I was expecting.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Teething

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Typically, temperature from teething doesn't go above 101. If it does, it could still be teething. However, if it rises above 101, it's still a good idea to get checked out to make sure something else isn't going on.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (10 minutes later)
Rectal temp was 103.4. Think ill run him up to urgent care. Thank you so much!
doctor
Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Fever

Detailed Answer:
I agree. Good luck. Hope everything turns out OK.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Eric Goldstein

Pediatrician

Practicing since :1999

Answered : 1303 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Pediatrician
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

181 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
People also viewed
backtotop2
What is the body temperature in an infant during teething?

Brief Answer: Teething Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. Typically, temperature from teething doesn't go above 101. If it does, it could still be teething. However, if it rises above 101, it's still a good idea to get checked out to make sure something else isn't going on.