Babies often scratch their heads and ears, parents should not take it lightly.
It could be a sign that your baby has an ear infection.
One of the most heartwarming moments for parents is when their little ones start using their chubby hands to play or do something. However, a young Chinese couple was not so lucky to have these feelings. Sadness and worry came at the same time when their one-year-old son, An An, started to grow stronger.
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Babies often scratch their heads and ears with an uncomfortable expression, which is a sign that parents should not ignore. |
According toGoodtimesOne day, they realized something was wrong with their son when they noticed him scratching his head frequently. At first, the parents thought it was just a normal behavior for children of this age because they are often very curious about the world around them.
After two weeks, An An’s parents were worried because he was constantly frowning and grimacing as if he was suffering from a headache. They took him to the doctor and he was diagnosed with otitis media.
The doctor said that An An's inflammation had become more serious because it had lasted for a long time. However, fortunately, it was not too late for An An to recover. If she had been taken to the doctor later, the inflammation could have caused dangerous complications.
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Otitis media is common in children and often recurs. |
Middle ear infections are common in infants and young children; and they are often overlooked. Parents should take their child to see a doctor if they have the following signs:
- Crying, irritability
- Trouble sleeping
- Or pull your own ears
- Earache
- Headache
- Neck pain
- Feeling like the ear is full
- Fluid coming out of the ear
- Hard to hear
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
