Patient's question:
A 4-year-old child has been complaining of ear pain all night. Even a slight touch causes pain. Coincidentally, I was at work, so I had to rely on the elderly to take him to the hospital for treatment. The doctor examined him and said it was inflamed with pus, prescribed some Pu-dilan and Toupao Granules, and gave him an injection in the buttock. However, my mother-in-law forgot to ask what the illness was, only knowing it was inflammation. Unfortunately, the doctor's handwriting was indeed difficult to read. Please help me understand what illness my son has from the medical record—is it otitis media? But after the injection and taking medicine for two days, he still complains of pain. I can feel his ear seems swollen inside. What should we do now?Doctor's answer:
Dear consultant, your baby's condition is an external ear abscess, which is not a big problem. Take oral cefixime granules (if not allergic) for anti-inflammatory treatment, and use ofloxacin ear drops for ear bathing. That's it. I hope this can help you! The above advice is for the question "Is it a problem if a 4-year-old baby screams all night because of ear pain?" I hope it is helpful to you. Wishing you health and happiness every day.