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Why My 7 Months Old Rubs His Knuckles In Front Of His Earlobes?

infant ear/teeth pain I have a 7month old who rubs his knuckles infrony of his ear lobes. when I clean his ears out with safety tip little wax cones out. hi has 2teeyh coming in. my question is should i take him to dr. office to see if it is an infection or id it just him teething
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.

Without fever it could not be an infection or ear problem like otitis media. I suggest you wait and it could just be his teething.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Why My 7 Months Old Rubs His Knuckles In Front Of His Earlobes?

Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Without fever it could not be an infection or ear problem like otitis media. I suggest you wait and it could just be his teething. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,