Recognizing The Symptoms Of Ear Infections In Babies
JAKARTA - One of the complaints that babies often experience is ear infections. This condition makes the baby feel uncomfortable leading to fuss. If this happens, parents do not need to panic because the immune system is still weak, making the baby susceptible to infection.
Most cases of ear infections in infants are caused by bacteria, viruses, or an infection in the eustachian tube that connects the ear, nose and throat.
At first, parents may be confused about why babies cry for no reason. If there is a possibility of an ear infection, try to recognize the signs first!
Ears hurt
This ear infection is painful so it is natural for the baby to cry. If the baby becomes more fussy when lying down, it could be an ear infection. You see, the lying position will put pressure on the eustachian tract.
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Difficulty sleeping and hearing problems
Because of pain but not yet able to communicate, the baby will be fussy all night and have trouble sleeping. Another sign that can be seen is that the baby has hearing problems. The presence of fluid buildup in the ear makes him not respond to the sounds around him.
Fever and no appetite
When experiencing an ear infection, the baby may have a fever of around 37-40 degrees Celsius. Fever itself is a sign that his immune system is working against infection. At the same time, he will lose his appetite because he feels sick.
Discharge from the ear
This is not a common symptom, but it is possible and can be said to be an infection. There will be a fluid like yellow, white or green pus coming out of the ear. There may have been greater pressure until the eardrum burst. It's best to take your baby to the doctor immediately if you experience these signs.
Home care
There are several things you can do if your baby has symptoms of an ear infection. You can compress the ear area with a warm towel that has been wrung first. Then, make sure the baby gets enough fluids by regularly giving breast milk.
If you want to lie down, position the head slightly higher to help drain the fluid that is blocking the ear canal. Before being taken to the doctor, make sure the air in the house is clean and away from dust and cigarette smoke.