Patient's question:
The baby has been putting their hands in their mouth since they were three months old. If you stop them from doing so, they will cry. Recently, especially during feeding times, they have started biting the nipple. They also like to bite other people's hands and get angry if they can't reach them. It looks like it might be teething symptoms.What kind of help do you need: How long have the teething symptoms lasted?
Doctor's answer:
Teething in infants varies in timing due to differences in genetics and nutrition. Teething usually begins around 6 months of age and lasts until about 12 months. However, only at the beginning, the baby may feel quite itchy. After a few teeth have come in, the discomfort will lessen. During teething, it's important to ensure the baby gets enough calcium, which can speed up the teething process. At the same time, you can give the baby some clean and soft items to help alleviate the discomfort.In such cases, it's recommended that if the baby has a fever, the parents should identify the cause and seek treatment. If the fever is solely due to teething, a fever reducer can be used. Additionally, if the baby is calcium-deficient, it may affect the teething process.