Question
My child always has a few tears in their eyes in the morning, and they always use their fingers to dig in their ears, causing them to get hurt. Is this a normal phenomenon or a symptom of a disease?
Answer
When a baby starts crying with tears in the morning and digging in their ears, possible causes include itching in the ears or eczema of the external ear canal. Solutions may include massaging the ear canal and ear lobe to alleviate discomfort and avoiding self-digging to prevent infections. If there is wax blockage, a doctor can use a softening agent and a special tool to remove it. It is recommended to take the baby to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist for a check-up to determine the root cause of the problem and receive professional diagnosis and treatment.