Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 8 years old. In recent days, her ears have been a bit painful, and occasionally, there is also yellowish fluid discharge. Additionally, she seems to have no appetite and feels very weak. I would like to ask: How should otitis media (middle ear infection) with ear pain be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for the treatment of otitis media and can be selected as appropriate. Ear secretion bacterial culture can be conducted, 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, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the symptoms. If accompanied by high fever, medication should be used according to the child's condition. In severe cases, seek medical treatment at the hospital as soon as possible. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child's condition is severe and a tympanic membrane perforation occurs, surgical treatment at the hospital is necessary. During this period, ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.