signs a child has ear infection?
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['Tugging at the ear. Children may tug at their ears for many reasons, and one of these reasons could be an ear infection. ... ', 'Difficulty sleeping or lying down. ... ', 'Ear drainage. ... ', 'Crying more than usual. ... ', 'Difficulty hearing. ... ', 'Fever. ... ', 'Loss of balance. ... ', 'Diarrhea, vomiting, reduced appetite.']
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Ear infections. Ear infections are very common, particularly in children. You do not always need to see a GP for an ear infection as they often get better on their own within 3 days.
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Ear infections in dogs are common and most dogs suffer from this painful condition sometime in their life. Scratching and rubbing at the ear(s) and head shaking are common signs. You may also notice an abnormal odor from the ear or see redness or swelling.
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Symptoms of middle ear infections Infection can cause: Earache – mild to severe pain in the ear or face or pulling at the ear and irritability in an infant. Fever – a high temperature might be the only symptom in babies or young children. Mild deafness – caused by fluid which builds up from the infection.
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For an uncomplicated ear infection, children between 6 months and 2 years usually take an antibiotic for 10 days. Children over 2 years of age will take an antibiotic for 5 days. The doctor might suggest acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce the child's pain.
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They are very common, especially in children between 6 months and 3 years of age. They are usually not serious and aren't contagious. Most ear infections happen when a child has already had a cold for a few days.
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['Frequent coughing that worsens when your child has a viral infection, occurs while your child is asleep or is triggered by exercise or cold air.', 'A whistling or wheezing sound when breathing out.', 'Shortness of breath.', 'Chest congestion or tightness.']
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['a sore throat.', 'difficulty swallowing.', 'tender lymph nodes (glands under the jaw)', 'pain in their ears (usually referred pain, but the ears should be checked by your GP as there may also be a middle ear infection)', 'a fever.', 'bad breath.', 'loss of appetite.']
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['Black or yellowish discharge.', 'Redness or swelling of the ear flap or ear canal.', 'Waxy buildup on or near the ear canal.', 'Discharge from the ear that resembles coffee grounds (a symptom of ear mites)', 'Strong odor.', 'Hearing loss.', 'Loss of balance or disorientation.']
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Signs of a pierced ear infection may include pain, swelling and yellow discharge from the piercing site. Clean your child's piercing with warm water and antibacterial soap. Do not use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. See your child's doctor if they develop a fever.
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['Your ears may feel plugged or full.', 'Sounds may seem muffled.', 'You may feel a popping or clicking sensation (children may say their ear “tickles”).', 'You may have pain in one or both ears.', 'You may hear ringing in your ears (called tinnitus).']
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The symptoms of an ear infection usually start quickly and include: pain inside the ear. a high temperature of 38C or above. being sick.
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Ear infection The infections are most often painful due to inflammation and buildup. An ear infection can cause drainage and you might notice a bad smell. Children with ear infections may have these signs and symptoms as well: ear pain.
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Ear infections are caused by a bacteria or virus and lead to fluid buildup in the eustachian tubes, which prevents them from draining normally from the middle ear. Ear infections often occur when a child has a cold, sinus infection or allergies.
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['Head shaking or head tilting.', 'Ear odor.', 'Vigorous scratching.', 'Lack of balance.', 'Unusual back-and-forth eye movements.', 'Redness of the ear canal.', 'Swelling of the outer portion of the ear.', 'Brown, yellow, or bloody discharge.']
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['Incorrect noise.', 'Hearing problem.', 'Ear pain.', 'Headache.']
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As your baby grows into a toddler, signs of a hearing loss may include: limited, poor, or no speech. frequently inattentive. difficulty learning.