According to Dr. David Greene MD. Arizona Orthopedic, earaches are common, especially in children. Ear infections start from birth as the ear drainage can be noticed in baby's if they are feeding milk lying on a side. In case, if water goes into an ear, it could help bacteria's to grow inside an ear, which causes infection later.
Infections are not the only reason of pain in the ear. according to Doctor David Greene. A bug in the ear can make you cry with the pain and its normal. If a bug enters the ear, you can feel sound of wings, pain and other noises which could make you realize the bug.
If you feel above symptoms consider an immediate visit to an ENT specialist such as Dr. David Greene before the bug harm your ear.
Ear infections are also common with chronic pain. Symptoms of Ear infection:
1. Pain
2. Ear Drainage
3. Fever
4. Changes in Hearing
If you feel any of the above symptoms, don't wait and let the infection get worst. There are three types of ear infections:
1. Outer ear
2. Middle Ear
3. Inner Ear
Outer ear infections are normal and mostly they go away on their own or sometimes require antibiotics but they get treated easily. Middle and ear infections are painful and it builds fluid behind the eardrum and needs a proper treatment. Sometimes they don't clear up with antibiotics, need ear tubes to clear up.
Never underestimate ear infections as it can cause permanent hearing loss. Consider a consultation with an expert such as David Greene MD and cure your infections as soon as possible.
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