baby is almost 15months..4days he had fever but since yesterday's night he was crying and doesn't not taking breastfeed..He is rubbing his face,eyes and ears and from past 10days putting everything in mouth.. He already has 7teeth in front and now his molar gums are swollen.. Is this pain and crying bcz of teething molar teeth ? how to help him

Question

baby is almost 15months..4days he had fever but since yesterday's night he was crying and doesn't not taking breastfeed..He is rubbing his face,eyes and ears and from past 10days putting everything in mouth.. He already  has 7teeth in front and now his molar gums are swollen.. Is this pain and crying bcz of teething molar teeth ? how to help him

Accepted Answer

Fever is a reaction of the body to different pyrogens released during any Infection. Usually temp more than 99 F is taken as fever .
Mostly in children fever is because of viral infections like flu or RSV where the fever is there for 4-5 days but may persist even upto 2 weeks .
Initially antipyretic like paracetamol is given in a dose of 15 mg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needefd .
Lukewarcgm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. 
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. 
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .