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Are Headaches,vomiting And Stomach Pain Common When Diagnosed With Ear Infection?
my son Rhett is twelve years old. he was diagnosed with a swimmers ear today at the hospital mand prescribed neomycin drops for this infection. he is now complaining of headache and numbness in his fingers and stomach pain. he also has thrown up twice. Can you please help?
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
Hi,
1. Since younger children have soft, short and more horizontal eustachian tube thus are more easily blocked, and due to the accumulation of fluid [swimmer's ear or otitis externa] his tube has become swollen and blocked, and because the ear helps in the maintenance of balance and equilibrium thus because of this disequilibrium it is resulting in headache and vomiting.
2. As a rule of thumb: check with a Medicine specialist to exclude Meningitis, or get a second opinion for the following examination:
- Examine external ear canal for wax, white flakes, or boil.
- Palpate the mastoid process for tenderness.
- Inspect tonsils, throat, and teeth for referred pain.
3. A recommended course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory/analgesic tablets and anesthetic ear drops will help overcome his symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
1. Since younger children have soft, short and more horizontal eustachian tube thus are more easily blocked, and due to the accumulation of fluid [swimmer's ear or otitis externa] his tube has become swollen and blocked, and because the ear helps in the maintenance of balance and equilibrium thus because of this disequilibrium it is resulting in headache and vomiting.
2. As a rule of thumb: check with a Medicine specialist to exclude Meningitis, or get a second opinion for the following examination:
- Examine external ear canal for wax, white flakes, or boil.
- Palpate the mastoid process for tenderness.
- Inspect tonsils, throat, and teeth for referred pain.
3. A recommended course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory/analgesic tablets and anesthetic ear drops will help overcome his symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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