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Suffering from Viral fever now ear ache
My son is suffering from viral fever from last 3-4 days his medication for the same is going on and he is better on that front. Yesterday when we visited to the doctor he asked us to use Otrivin 3 times a day as he also has cold. Last night we used it and suddenly from last night 3am he is complaining and crying for earache on the right ear. Have tried giving ibugesic 5ml but it just gives him rest for an hour and again he starts crying . Tried giving warm compression,steam but nothing helping .
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Ear pain due to cold . Put ear Lidozone drops .
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It sounds like your child may have developed a middle ear infection (acute otitis media), which is common after viral colds in young children. The pain can be quite severe, especially at night. Since ibugesic is providing only short-term relief and the pain is persisting, an ear examination by a doctor is essential to confirm the diagnosis and decide if antibiotics are needed. Please avoid inserting anything into the ear.
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Kindly take your child to a pediatrician or ENT specialist as soon as possible for ear examination. If an ear infection is confirmed, appropriate antibiotics and pain relief will be prescribed. Continue using nasal drops as advised to relieve nasal blockage, which can help with ear pressure.
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Continue steam inhalation and saline nasal drops.
Avoid using over-the-counter ear drops unless prescribed.
Keep the child well hydrated and rested.
If there’s any fluid or pus discharge from the ear, avoid water entry and inform your doctor.
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If earache is persisting better to visit Pediatrician to look into what is really happening inside the ear. Cold usually does not cause unbearable pain.
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If pain persisting and not improving better to visit Pediatrician for more details
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
You will need to consult a paediatrician at the clinic - otitis media with a viral fever over 4 days - the child may need antibiotics
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Because of cold ear pain
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kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ajith Narayanankutty
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hi.
I understand your concern.
Your child seems to be having acute otitis media (ear infection).
You need ear drops and oral antibiotics(if fever persists).
Consult me online.
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