How your pediatricians in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Palm City, FL, can treat your child’s ear infection
Ear infections can be very painful, and the worst part is, very young children won’t be able to tell you what’s wrong. There are some signs and symptoms you need to know about in case your child has an ear infection. Your pediatrician can help.
The pediatricians at Children’s Physicians offer comprehensive medical services for children, including treatment of ear infections. They have three convenient office locations in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Palm City, FL, to help your child feel better.
One of the main reasons why ear infections are so common in children is that the Eustachian tubes in the ear are small and narrow. They can become plugged with debris and bacteria which may not drain out, causing an infection.
Ear infections often go along with viral infections like a cold or the flu. Your child might have an ear infection if your child:
- Has a fever of 100 degrees or greater
- Pulls or tugs at his or her ears
- Has fluid draining from the ears
- Has ear pain when lying down
- Has difficulty hearing or loses balance
- Doesn’t eat or has frequent headaches
- Cries frequently and can’t get to sleep
There are some simple things you can do to make your child more comfortable. You can try:
- Covering your child’s ears with a moist, warm cloth
- Giving your child a mild pain reliever like Children’s Tylenol
Ear infections in children should be treated by a pediatrician. Your pediatrician may recommend:
- Antibiotics to treat the underlying infection
- Placement of ear tubes to help drain fluid
To find out more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of ear infections, talk with the experts. Call the pediatricians at Children’s Physicians. You can reach them in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, by calling (561) 626-4000, Jupiter, FL, by calling (561) 743-9000, or in Palm City, FL, by calling (772) 219-4444. Call now!