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What Causes Swelling And Pain In Ear Of A 7 Year Old?
Question: My seven ear old son has frequent ear swellings and pain. The ear canal closes up due to swelling. Sometimes there are boils in the ear. He scratches his ear because the itching is unbearable. our family physician prescribes Candibiotic drops and Cefolac DT 100 for it every time. Still the problem persists. Shall I continue with the same medicine or is there any other option to cure this?
Brief Answer:
Otitis EXTERNA
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that your son is having repeated episodes of ear pain.
As per your clinical details, it could be due to otiis externa secondary to eczema or adeno-tonsillitis (source of infection in kids).
I suggest you to to consult ent surgeon and give detailed history (allergy, dandruff), get detailed ent examination (tonsillitis, adenoiditis), If necessary blood tests (absolute eosinophilic count, IgE-allergy). Depending on the examination reports further treatment is required accordingly.
As a preventive measure, protect the ear from cold breeze or water (by plugging dry cotton plug). Avoid freezer products (ice creams/curd) to stop repeated cold episodes (cold can lead to ear infection). Stop him from self cleaning or putting ear buds.
In case of drug resistance, same antibiotic will not help. You have to visit a local doctor for proper antibiotic.
If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
Otitis EXTERNA
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that your son is having repeated episodes of ear pain.
As per your clinical details, it could be due to otiis externa secondary to eczema or adeno-tonsillitis (source of infection in kids).
I suggest you to to consult ent surgeon and give detailed history (allergy, dandruff), get detailed ent examination (tonsillitis, adenoiditis), If necessary blood tests (absolute eosinophilic count, IgE-allergy). Depending on the examination reports further treatment is required accordingly.
As a preventive measure, protect the ear from cold breeze or water (by plugging dry cotton plug). Avoid freezer products (ice creams/curd) to stop repeated cold episodes (cold can lead to ear infection). Stop him from self cleaning or putting ear buds.
In case of drug resistance, same antibiotic will not help. You have to visit a local doctor for proper antibiotic.
If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
The nearest ENT is in the city about 250 km away. His ear is swollen now and he feels popping sounds and watery discharge. Can I travel that much distance with him? He is a fussy traveler. Also will it affect his eardrum or hearing?
Brief Answer:
EAR DRUM INFECTION-NEEDS ANTIBIOTIC
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.
Watery discharge with popping sound denotes, acute otitis media (ear drum infection with or with out ear drum perforation).
As such, candibiotic ear drops contains local anesthetic + antibiotic + anti fungal + steroid, best works in itching or pain. Continue same drops (3drops/3times) with pain killer (brufen 200mg) twice daily. Antibiotic can be started once evaluated by an ent surgeon.
Yes. You can travel with these medications. Hearing loss depends on presence of perforation (traveling will not cause any infection, please follow the instructions, what, I have already mentioned).
Hope, I have answered your query. Take care.
EAR DRUM INFECTION-NEEDS ANTIBIOTIC
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.
Watery discharge with popping sound denotes, acute otitis media (ear drum infection with or with out ear drum perforation).
As such, candibiotic ear drops contains local anesthetic + antibiotic + anti fungal + steroid, best works in itching or pain. Continue same drops (3drops/3times) with pain killer (brufen 200mg) twice daily. Antibiotic can be started once evaluated by an ent surgeon.
Yes. You can travel with these medications. Hearing loss depends on presence of perforation (traveling will not cause any infection, please follow the instructions, what, I have already mentioned).
Hope, I have answered your query. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Dr. Siddiqh,
As per your advice, I consulted an ENT surgeon. He thinks it is fungal infection aggravated by my son scratching his ear with fingernails or some sharp objects. At present, he has prescribed Clotrin drops twice and Soliwax drops once for five days. I am to go back after a week for follow up. Thankfully the eardrums are not damaged.
Thank you very much for your advice. It was very helpful.
Regards, XXXXXXX
As per your advice, I consulted an ENT surgeon. He thinks it is fungal infection aggravated by my son scratching his ear with fingernails or some sharp objects. At present, he has prescribed Clotrin drops twice and Soliwax drops once for five days. I am to go back after a week for follow up. Thankfully the eardrums are not damaged.
Thank you very much for your advice. It was very helpful.
Regards, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
You are always welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.
Please close and rate it this query.
Take care.
You are always welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.
Please close and rate it this query.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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