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Sudden Throbbing Ear Pain
Otitis Media, or earaches, are a common occurrence in children. You don't have to travel far to run into a parent who is contending with a child who is in great pain with this ailment. As a parent, what can you do about it?
Earaches are essentially a blockage in the eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear with the nose. Due to allergens or pathogens of some kind, the eustachian tube becomes blocked and is unable to drain fluids from the ear (a normal process). This blockage creates a lot of pressure and pain for the child, as any parent could attest.
There are many symptoms for earaches. Though, usually the child may have a fever, can be restless and irritable, can cry and scratch at their ears, may have difficulty hearing, may not have an appetite nor be sleepy. Acute earaches can last 1-2 weeks if not treated, and can also become more chronic (long-standing) and create other problems like hearing loss if not dealt with appropriately.
The American Academy of Family Physicians state children may be at higher risk for ear infections if they: Sudden Throbbing Ear Pain
Are around people who smoke.
Have had previous ear infections.
Have a family history of ear infections.
Attend day care (because they are exposed to more germs and viruses).
Were born prematurely or with a low birth weight.
Have frequent colds or other infections.
Take a bottle to bed.
Use a pacifier.
Are male (boys tend to get more ear infections than girls).
Have nasal speech (caused by large adenoids that block the eustachian tube).
Have allergies with nasal congestion.
As a parent, what can you do about it? In Austin, homeopathy is one of the most effective solutions for helping kids who have earaches, whether it be an acute exacerbation or a more chronic problem. Sudden Throbbing Ear Pain
