Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. This week, the child has been scratching his ears and saying they itch. Additionally, there is occasionally yellow liquid leaking out, and it seems he has little appetite and is very weak. Please advise: How should otitis media with ear pain be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
You can appropriately use some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as anti-inflammatory ear drops can also be used. If the child has severe ear pain and yellow discharge, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. Some children may also have a fever at this time, and oral fever-reducing medications can be given. If this does not relieve the symptoms, it is essential to seek medical attention. If your child has a problem with a perforated eardrum, it is necessary to go to the hospital promptly for surgery. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, take the child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to doing related prevention and health care work during daily life.