Question
My daughter is two years old. Recently, she suddenly screamed for sleep, saying her left ear hurt. The pain lasted about a minute and has occurred six times in a month. The hospital examination didn’t find the cause. How should we handle this? Please advise.
Answer
Is your child’s development normal? What specific checks have been done? Was she born full-term and naturally? I suggest visiting the otolaryngology department of a public hospital for further examination and treatment according to the doctor’s advice. It is not recommended to use painkillers arbitrarily to avoid masking the condition. If the child’s pain is severe, it is advisable to go to the emergency department of the hospital as soon as possible. It is recommended that you and your family apply regional heat compresses or massage to your child’s ears. It would be best to take your child to see an otolaryngologist at a local regular hospital tomorrow for related examinations.