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Signs Your Child Has an Ear Infection

Could your little one be dealing with an ear infection?

Your child may not be old enough to tell you that their ear hurts, but you may suddenly notice that they are pulling or tugging at one of their ears, or that they cry whenever they lie down. These are all warning signs of an earache. Of course, does this mean that you should see our Edison, NJ, area’s top pediatricians or wait it out? Here’s how to handle an ear infection in your little one,

If In Doubt, Call Your Doctor

Our office understands that any symptoms your child is experiencing is a serious concern; however, you don’t want to rush right to the office to have a pediatrician tell you to “wait and see”. Therefore, if you are concerned about your child’s ear infection but not sure if it warrants seeing one of our top pediatricians here in Edison, NJ, we also offer telemedicine appointments so you can talk to us about your child’s symptoms over your computer or smartphone before deciding whether or not to come in.

In most instances where your child doesn’t have a fever and isn’t dealing with significant ear pain, our pediatrician will most likely say to wait it out to see if the problem gets better on its own; however, if symptoms get worse or don’t go away then you should definitely come into our office within 48 hours.

If your child is dealing with severe pain, has a fever that’s over 102 degrees F, or has fluid in the ear canal then your doctor will most likely prescribe antibiotics. Once your child starts taking antibiotics, they should start to experience some relief from their symptoms within the first day.

Along with the symptoms we mentioned earlier, here are some other signs to look for that might tip you off to the fact that your child has an ear infection,

  • Fluid draining from the ear
  • Trouble sleeping (this is because there is more pressure placed on the eardrum when lying down)
  • Poor appetite (yes, even chewing can make ear pain worse)
  • Redness or swelling of the outer ear
  • Changes in your child’s hearing (they may have trouble hearing quieter sounds)
  • Increased fussiness, clinginess and irritability

7 Days Pediatrics provide top pediatricians and the highest quality pediatric care to children and teens in Edison and South Plainfield, NJ. If your child is dealing with an ear infection call our office at (732) 548-3210 to schedule an in-office or telemedicine visit.