Tips To Treat Ear Infection In Babies
Being parents is not an easy task. That little one who changes the world with its sniggers and expressions can also become ill and irritated for several reasons. The most difficult part is to understand there problem.
Now, why do babies suffer from an ear infection? There is an organ named Eustachian tubes which connects the backside of the throat and eardrums. When these tubes get blocked, it cannot drain fluid and babies get infection in their ears. What are the symptoms of ear infection in babies? And Tips To Treat Ear Infection In Babies
Pain
Have you noticed that your toddler tug at his/her ear several times? Then he/she must be suffering from some ear problem. They can’t tell you that they are having pain but they will bang their head on floor. Never delay to consult pediatrician.
Staying Awake
One of the most important symptoms of ear infection in babies. They won’t sleep as a pressure build in ears and create immense pain. So, watch if they having any problem of sleeping.
Any Excretion
From Ears Have a careful look if any kind of green, yellow or red fluid comes out of your babies’ ears. This means the eardrums have split and the fluid comes out. It may make you worry, but proper medication cures it completely.
Fever
Among several symptoms of ear infection in babies, this is one. If your baby has ear infection, he/she will inevitably suffer from fever. Depending on the seriousness of infection, the temperature may touch 104 degree centigrade. This means babies’ immunity system tries to overcome the infection.
Hearing Problem
The fluid blocked the path and your baby may have trouble to hear. Don’t worry. Take him/her to doctor and after proper medication this problem will not exist at all.
Lacks Of Appetite
Babies tend to avoid food whenever they feel unwell. Now, having a constant irritation in ears make them away from having any food. So, if you find they’re not eating well, consult doctor.
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