Babies and young toddlers · Care & health basics · 4 MIN LESSON

Teething does not explain every symptom.

Distinguish common teething changes from reasons to seek advice.

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Teething or illness? Symptoms that need another explanation

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Sore gums, more dribbling, and chewing can occur with teething. A first tooth may arrive earlier or later than six months.

NHS does not support teething as a cause of diarrhoea. A fever of 38°C or higher should not simply be dismissed as teething.

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Sore gums and chewingEvery high feverAll diarrhoea

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