Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. Recently, he told me his ear hurts a bit. He noticed that occasionally, there is a bit of yellow fluid leaking out. He also doesn't have a good appetite and his throat feels uncomfortable. Please ask: If my child has otitis media and yellow fluid is leaking from his ear, how should it be treated.Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is otitis media in children, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics can be given to the child, which is relatively effective. Bacterial culture of ear secretions can be performed, and anti-inflammatory ear drops can be used based on the test results. Depending on the child's condition, analgesics can also be given, especially when the ear pain is severe, to help alleviate the pain. Some children may also have a fever at this time, and oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is essential to seek medical attention. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or if an eardrum perforation has already occurred, surgical treatment should be performed promptly. Pay attention to a light diet during daily life, and a liquid diet should be followed during treatment.