My LO 17months had fever since last week Tues. The deg was 37.1-37.5 and PD diagnosed nothing and mentioned it was viral fever. We gave him medicine for 4days and stopped as the temperature gone lower. He had some loose stools too. Today his temperature went up till 38.8 (highest). I am not sure whether it's due to teething, as some said teething may or may not cause fever and loose stools. Any advice?

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I reckon it sounds a lot like teething symptoms. Teething is known to cause diarrhea because baby's excessive saliva due to teething will end up in his gut, thus loosening his or her stools. Perhaps you can check if baby's gums are red from inflammation? Inflammation in the gums are known to causes a low grade fever.

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Home Baby lo 17months had fever since last week tues deg was 371 375 pd diagnosed nothing mentioned was viral fever gave him medicine 4days stopped temperature gone lower had some loose stools too today temperature went till 388 highest i not sure whether due teething some said teething not cause fever loose stools advice