Ear infection is most often a bacterial or viral infection that is common in babies and young children. The middle ear is affected usually, called otitis media.
Why it occurs?
Bacterium or virus in the middle ear or, Cold, Flu or Allergy Cause it.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Ear Infection (Otitis Media)?
In adulŧs
- Ear pain
- Muffled hearing
- Sometimes, fever of 100 F or above, possibly with chills
- Full feeling in the ear
- Diminished hearing
- Discharge of fluid or pus or blood from the ear.
- Stuffy nose
- A sore throat
- Nausea or Diarrhea
In Children
- Tugging or pulling at an ear
- Ear pain, especially when lying down
- Difficulty sleeping
- Crying more than usual
- Difficulty hearing or responding to sounds
- Fever of 100 F (38 C) or higher
- Restlessness
- Lack of appetite
- Irritability
- Discharge from the nose or ear
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- A headache
- Drainage of fluid from the ear
- Loss of balance
What can happen if it left untreated?
Following Complications may occur-
- Mild hearing loss
- Speech or developmental delays in infants and toddlers
- Spread of infection to nearby tissues may cause serious conditions.
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