Otalgia or earache is defines as pain in
ear. This is more common problem in children.
EARACHE (OTALGIA) |
Causes
- Middle ear infections
- Perichondritis
- Foreign body in ear
- Ear injury
- Swimmers ear
- Fluid in ear
- Barotraumas
- Perforated ear drum
Signs
and symptoms
- Frequent boring of fingers at the ears
- Child puts their head on the side of pillow
- Discharge from ear may be thick clear or yellowish, and sometimes bloody and sometimes fluid
- Loss of appetite, vomiting or diarrhoea
- Crying more than usual
- Restless sleeps
- A fever of 38°C or higher
- very bad smell from the ear
Homoeopathy
Treatment for Otalgia or
earache in Kids
Management
& Prevention
- Avoid passive smoking
- Wash your Childs hands properly
- Have your child immunized regularly
- Feed your infant in a fairly upright position
- Proper breast-feeding your baby
- Never allow infants to fall asleep with a bottle
- Teach your child how to blow their nose gently.
- Tell your child to avoid contact with other children who have colds
Note:
Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.
Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.