How to help a child with earache
Earache can be distressing for children, so let's take a look at the causes, how to identify ear pain, and how to soothe it.
Ear pain causes
Ear pain is caused by a number of issues. These usually affect the ear canal directly; however, ear pain can also radiate from inflammation elsewhere in the body, such as from the teeth.
Ear pain is most commonly caused by an inner ear infection and can display visible symptoms such as redness inside the ear and flushed cheeks. In the absence of these symptoms, you may need to look out for invisible symptoms such as a high temperature, irritability, and/or tiredness. (more…)