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7 months old baby is scratching ears

2023-07-12 09:46:47
Hello Doctor, My 7 months old son is scratching his left ear and it seems it is irritating him. He has scratched it brutally got some bleeding. Is it serious? We put some mustard oil after heating with aijwain in it.
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Hello ! Avoid putting oil . Put deewax ear drops

Answered2023-07-13 07:58:58

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Hi It seems to be ear wax which is common reason for babies to scratch ear. Never put any oil in ear Kindly do teleconsultation with Paediatrician for better assessment and management

Answered2023-07-12 09:49:17

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