Patient's question:
Little girl, only 2 years old. Recently, the child said her ears were itchy and painful. She noticed that occasionally there was also yellowish fluid leaking out. Additionally, her appetite was poor and her throat felt uncomfortable. Please ask: How should middle ear infection with ear pain be treated for the child?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets otitis media, they can first use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. A bacterial culture of ear secretions can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. If the child's ear pain and yellow discharge symptoms are severe, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If the child also has a high fever, they can be given fever-reducing medication if appropriate. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. The above are common treatment methods. However, if the child develops a tympanic membrane perforation, they need to be taken to the hospital for surgical treatment in a timely manner. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.