Does Teething Cause Fever and Projectile Vomiting?

Updated on June 19, 2010
M.M. asks from Crosby, TX
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My 6 month old daughter just cut her first tooth a couple of days ago, and she may be cutting more now. Since then, she has had a fever and projectile vomiting. I never had this with my son. Has anyone else had this? I'm going to call the ped when they open, but until then, just wondering if this is normal of if this is something else completely.

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H.P.

answers from Corpus Christi on

In a word absolutely! You can also expect diarreah, and sometimes that can be projectile as well. My daughter did it when she was cutting teeth. I would just give her some tylonol to help control the fever and alliviate some of the pain. And Pedialite pops, or juice to keep her hydrated. Best of luck teething can be rough on the both of you.
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S.O.

answers from San Antonio on

Fever, yes. Upset stomach, yes. Diahrea (sp?), yes. Projectile vomiting, no. They are swallowing too much saliva and it upsets their stomachs and loosens their bowels. There is also a stomach virus going around, so just be aware.

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A.C.

answers from Austin on

I never heard of the projectile vomiting, but my children would always run a little fever. A lot of doctors will tell you that teething does not come with fever or loose stools. My pediatrician says to never assume that the fever or other symptoms are teething. Doctors are worried that parents will overlook real illnesses by thinking it is just teething. Calling your pediatrician is the best way to go. Good luck. : ) I also heard that all babies projectile vomit when they actually vomit, since they are too little to put themselves in a position not to choke. I just heard that some where when my kids were little. : )

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M.A.

answers from Houston on

Doesn't sound like teething...I would definitely take her to the pedi...projectile vomiting is usually a virus. In my case..it was rotovirus.

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C.A.

answers from Longview on

I don't know about projectile vomiting (though I wouldn't be surprised that it did happen in some babies) but DEFINITELY fevers!

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K.H.

answers from Killeen on

My oldest had a horrible time teething, she would cut 2 or more at a time, so I guess it went quicker...but she was truly miserable. She would get fever, vomit, diarrhea, rash. You name it she would get it. i was constantly taking her to the doctor just to make sure. Trust me you can't take them in enough, Pediatricians know just by the nature of business that they will always have cautious moms. My pedi, was grateful for the cautious or over cautious moms, than the ..."uuhh, ooh well..." kind of moms.
I am not saying that your little one is only teething only the Doc. can do that. I Can only tell you what has been my experience.
To help her get through it I would let her munch on "otter pops" and theether biscuits, and if I thought she needed it I would give her pedialyte pops. Keep her bottom as dry as I can, and lots of holding and hugging.
Good luck, and I wish your little one quick teething.

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L.M.

answers from Houston on

Yes, these are both normal. Just make sure she is getting enough nutrients and not throwing everything up. If it lasts more than a couple of days, I would call the doctor.

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B.P.

answers from Houston on

Highlands Teething Tablets (baby dept and pharmacey at Walmart) are all natural and work wonders for teething. My 1 yr old can cut 3 or 4 teeth at one time and be fine. My 2 yr old lived on the teething tablets. Both run fever while teething. So did my other 5. The prjectile vomittling is probably from another source of irritation though. My #5 child had this and it was a digestive issue. We switched him to canned goats milk (1/2 water) and it got better. All the drs we saw said he'd outgrow it so we waited. It took until he was 3 yrs old though.

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K.S.

answers from College Station on

My daughter has only run fever while teething but I have heard from others that vomiting with teething is typical but you might want to take her to the doc to just make sure

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K.K.

answers from Houston on

Check with the doctor - (if you haven't yet) - I think it is more than the teething; probably a virus.

Good luck and take care.

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K.P.

answers from Houston on

I haven't heard of projectile vomiting with teething ... BUT, it is a big sign of acid reflux, and I noticed with my kids (both had reflux) that their reflux got a lot worse when they were teething. I would call your pediatrician just to be sure -- never hurts to ask when you are concerned!! Could be a tummy bug, could be undiagnosed reflux that is aggravated by teething. So hard to say, and every kid is different! My daughter was a projectile vomiter, and was diagnosed with reflux at 2 months ... but even though I knew all the reflux signs, my son wasn't diagnosed until 5 months because he had different symptoms! Again, never hurts to ask. Good luck!

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S.Y.

answers from Austin on

Fever is normal for teething, but not projectile vomiting.

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D.M.

answers from Austin on

A runny nose, looser bowels (not watery diarhera) are common from my experience with teething. However projectile vomiting and fever are more from stomach viruses from our experiences. The stomach bug is going around as it does at the beginning of the school year and comes back around Dec/Jan.. I suggest hydration with pedilyte with a pipet for your baby, as that is always the main concern I've been told from doctors with the little ones.

Good luck
Mom of twins

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G.G.

answers from Austin on

No, I don't believe so. It sounds like a virus. I would ask your doctor what to do to prevent dehydration (if she's still vommiting). From what I understand, any fever related to teething is extremely low grade. Even that is controversial. Many believe fevers aren't related to teething.

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L.A.

answers from San Antonio on

My niece was the only one that had problems when she was teething and yes, she spiked fevers and vomited EVERY time she cut a tooth. I can't begin to tell you how many pillows my brother and I (as we were neighbors) went through. My ex-husband, a doctor, always said that as long as their fever doesn't stay at a constant 103 (which is the concerning temp) and you are keeping them well hydrated, they would prefer to focus their time on the truly sick children. Good luck!

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C.A.

answers from Houston on

I had the same problem with my first child. I would still call the doctor in case he/she would like your daughter to come in just in case. My son would also get that way when he had an ear infection.

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S.P.

answers from Seattle on

I have 3 children and each of them have a fever with teething. I was going to ask the same question since baby #3 has vomited 3 times in the last 3 days. (lucky #3 haha) He is very obviously teething to look at his gums. I hope that is all for our kids

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L.W.

answers from Austin on

We just had a virus go through our home where this occurred. Our dr. prescribed a suppository that you administer rectally for nausea. Both our 3 and 14 month old had a bad case of it and couldn't keep even water down.

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