Ear Infections in Houston, TX
When your little one is not feeling well, it is difficult to figure out what to do next. At Peekaboo Pediatrics in Houston, TX, Dr. Heena Thakkar and Dr. Shilpa Pankaj are here to help. Here, we will look at what you need to know about pediatric ear infections, from signs and symptoms of an ear infection to treatment options that can help your child get back to feeling their best.
Symptoms of Ear Infections
Whether your child is old enough to explain their symptoms or you notice that they are simply not feeling themselves, it is smart to look for signs of an ear infection.
Common symptoms of ear infections in children include:
- Ear pain that gets worse when lying down
- Tugging, pulling, or rubbing the ear
- Fussiness and trouble falling asleep
- Fever of 100F or higher
- Loss of balance
- Trouble responding to sounds
- Drainage of fluid from the ear
The way children express ear pain can vary. Once you understand your child's behavior when they have an ear infection, you will be better able to get them early treatment if it happens again. .
Ear Infection Treatment at Peekaboo Pediatrics
Some ear infections go away on their own, but many require treatment. If your child experiences symptoms for more than a day, has severe pain, is sleepless or irritable, is less than six months old, or if you notice drainage from the ear, it is important that you seek treatment.
When you bring your child into our Houston, TX office for treatment, Dr. Thakkar or Dr. Pankaj will look at their ears and recommend a course of treatment. Often, antibiotic therapy is a good fit for helping your child recover from their ear infections. If your child experiences frequent ear infections, we may recommend an outpatient procedure to place tubes in your child's ears that can lessen the frequency of ear infections.
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