Patient's question:
Baby is 11 months old, always scratching their ears. A flashlight check revealed a large amount of earwax blocking it, but it's too deep to remove. Watching the child scratch their ears every day, I wonder if they're uncomfortable and itchy. What should I do? Seeking medical advice, thank you.Doctor's answer:
The baby often scratches their ears and frequently scratches them raw. Considering this, there must be a condition affecting your baby's ears. Common ear discomfort in infants and young children is often caused by impacted earwax. It can more easily lead to ear fullness and itching after bathing or showering. In addition, external ear canal eczema is also quite common, characterized by severe ear itching that is unbearable. It often recurs with discharge, followed by yellow crusts after drying. We still recommend taking the baby to an otolaryngology department for a follow-up examination. Let the doctor diagnose and provide symptomatic treatment.