Teething, is it that painful and needs hospitalization?

@kryzell (921)
Philippines
May 24, 2009 8:42pm CST
I just received a call from my cousin, she informed me that her daughter was admitted to the hospital because she is growing a tooth, and is in too much pain, she won't eat or drink anything. That got me really worried, because her daughter is just a week older than my son. I am afraid my child might go through the same pains...and worst, get hospitalized, just because of a growing tooth. Does teething really cause that much pain to a baby? What are other options aside from hospitalization? Are there available remedies for this?
1 response
meandmy3
@meandmy3 (2227)
• United States
25 May 09
Seriously??? I have three children, whom all went through teething together and well we never even went to the doctor for it. Maybe she was put in the hospital because she is dehydrated but it is not because of the teething. There are things you can do at home to help with the pain and make it better for them so they will eat and not get dehydrated.
kryzell
@kryzell (921)
• Philippines
25 May 09
That really is a relief. Watching my son right now, all I wish, is he won't have to go thru wat his cousin is into right now.
meandmy3
@meandmy3 (2227)
• United States
25 May 09
My gut is there is more going on than teething. That just does not seem right to me. But Hey I do not know all things parenting
kryzell
@kryzell (921)
• Philippines
27 May 09
Checked with my cousins daughter...and yeah, you're right, It's more than just teething. She had an infection, and maybe the symptoms had gotten worst due to her teething. Poor baby. I hope she's getting well by now.