Patient's question:
Symptom Description: The 7-month-old baby often rubs their ears when held, and their ears feel itchy. This has been going on for a long time, and the doctor said there's nothing wrong, but I don't know what's actually happening. Please advise the doctors.Past Treatment and Effect: No treatment has been received.
Help Needed: I hope the doctors can inform the cause.
Doctor's answer:
The baby's ear itch is the first choice for checking the cause of otitis media in children. It is generally considered to be caused by discomfort due to overeating with hot food, eczema in the ear, impacted earwax, or inflammation in the ear. It is recommended to first rule out the possibility of the baby being overheated and choose a cooler place for eating. If the baby still has ear scratching behavior and is accompanied by crying, then inflammation should be considered.Due to improper prevention and treatment, many babies suffer from recurrent otitis media. If it is not treated promptly, it may lead to hearing impairment, and in severe cases, it can cause delayed language development and poor learning ability. The initial symptom of otitis media is ear itch, and children often cannot help but scratch their ears to relieve discomfort. Unlike colds and fever, which can be identified immediately, some babies are too young to clearly express "ear pain," making it difficult for parents to notice.