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Earache (Ear Pain)

Does this describe your symptom?

 
  • Pain or discomfort in or around the ear.
  • Child reports an earache.
  • Younger child acts like he did with previous ear infection (e.g., crying or fussy).
    Cause
  • Usually due to an ear infection.

    Return to School

  • An earache or ear infection is not contagious. No need to miss school or daycare unless pain is severe.

If not, see these other symptoms

  1. Should I Call?
  2. Care at Home

Parent Care for Pediatric Symptoms. Copyright © 2000-2008. Barton D. Schmitt, MD
Reviewed/Modified: Sept 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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