Only anatomical problem?
Most often, the pain in the ear appears in children under the age of five, and this has a logical explanation. And it begins because of certain reasons. Which ones? All individually! For example, in newborns, otolaryngologists diagnose otitis media, which in most cases occurs due to the entry of amniotic fluid into the ear canal while traveling through the birth canal. Older children are different. Mechanical ear trauma, accumulation of moisture in the external auditory canal, upper respiratory tract diseases (runny nose, laryngitis), infectious (pertussis, scarlet fever, chickenpox) and viral (flu) ailments can easily cause otitis media. About the fact that this happened, you will know how to feel your little son or daughter. Look closely!
Need "home" diagnosis
The karapuz refuses his chest, rubs his ear on the pillow, often wakes up, cries, turns, suddenly he has a fever ... Of course, if the child can speak, he will no doubt complain about the noise in his head, and the sweeping pain in one or both ears. But what about the baby who does not know how to put words into words? .. Carry out a small test - and you'll find out whether or not little otitis (its symptoms are similar to the signs of many other diseases). Slightly push on the tragus (protruding cartilage, which is in front of the ear canal). Does the little one cry bitterly? So the problem lies in the fact that the child has an earache. Hurry to the doctor, because procrastination in this case is very dangerous!
Serious cases
Very rarely, in addition to the otolaryngologist, the child's surgeon must also be involved in the treatment of otitis media. Such measures are needed not only with advanced disease, the threat of mastoiditis (inflammation of the mastoid process), meningitis (inflammation of the membranes of the brain). Indications for surgery may be the lack of the effect of conservative treatment (a long time), the accumulation of fluid in the ear and the inability to withdraw it for more than three months. And also if the otitis constantly recurs. Most likely, these troubles doctor will recommend to eliminate by operative way. For example, with purulent otitis often do paracentesis or myringo-tomyu - an incision of the tympanic membrane, which contributes to the release of pus. After the operation, you will have to undergo antibiotic therapy. And then your child will recover.
To the ears no longer hurt
Often, surgery and even taking strong antibiotics can be avoided if you quickly and correctly diagnose the disease and begin treatment. Of course, the first thing to do is give the crumb an antipyretic (if the temperature is above 38.5 C). Is the condition of the baby normal? Let's start the procedures! Experts are sure: without releasing the nose from the mucus, it is impossible to heal the eye. Is the child already old enough? Teach him correct blow your nose - alternately closing each nostril. When blowing through two nostrils, the pressure in the nasopharynx simultaneously increases and the probability of infection in the middle ear cavity increases.
Compresses
If there is no purulent process and high temperature, you can remove the pain by heating.
Ear drops
Surely, the doctor will recommend the patient and ear drops. Only before applying them, warm the bottle in the palms of your hands. Then put the baby on the barrel and bury it.
Fizprocedures
A good remedy for otitis - warming up. A blue lamp, a bag of heated salt ... If you add to this UHF - the pain in your ear will surely pass and the baby will not even remember them!