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#asktheexpert my baby is currently 5 month old, and is continuously putting his fingers in his mouth and keeps chewing it, feels like it's teething. is it actually teething? it's very irritating for him as he is loosing his sleep because of this. Is there any medication? Can we start giving Den-Tonic? please suggest some solution
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ExpertDr Suruchi JunejaPediatric Dentist6 months agoA. Dear parent, teething is a natural phenomenon which can be associated with following symptoms
1. irritability
2. loss of apetite
3. slight fever
4. sore gums
5. sleeplessness
You can massage the baby's gums with soft cloth wet with cold water or give him chilled teethers.
Keep your baby hydrated.
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