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My 10-month-old kid has yellowish ear discharge and cries without sleeping. Please help.

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Hello doctor,

My 10 months old baby is crying continuously without sleeping. She is not drinking milk and is so irritated. When we checked her ear, we notice yellowish liquid crystals in the right ear. How to treat her? Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Oliver Roces Chiapco

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Dr. Oliver Roces Chiapco is a dedicated Pediatrician with extensive experience in child health, immunization, nutrition, and the management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions. Known for his compassionate care and clear communication, he focuses on the overall well-being of infants, children, and adolescents. Dr. Chiapco is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to support healthy growth and development at every stage.    

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Hello,

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I can understand your concern. It is possible that your baby could be suffering from an ear infection. The yellowish-brownish discharge collection in her right ear could mean that her eardrum had ruptured and fluid or pus is flowing out and collecting in the ear canal.

Ideally, this should be removed and cleaned with an ear curette by your pediatrician so he/she can look inside your baby's ear with an otoscope to get a better view of what is going on inside his ear. Once this is done, your doctor can decide which treatment is most effective, an antibiotic ear drops, an oral antibiotic, or a combination of both.

In the meantime, you may give your baby Ibuprofen for pain (follow the dosing guidelines in the bottle based on his weight) every six hours as needed, with some food.

I hope this helps.

The Probable causes

Otitis media. Otitis externa.

Investigations to be done

Full examination including otoscopy.

Treatment plan

Depending on clinical findings, either topical or oral antibiotics.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Vinodhini J.
Published At January 4, 2021
Reviewed At January 4, 2021

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Dr. Oliver Roces Chiapco is a dedicated Pediatrician with extensive experience in child health, immunization, nutrition, and the management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions. Known for his compassionate care and clear communication, he focuses on the overall well-being of infants, children, and adolescents. Dr. Chiapco is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to support healthy growth and development at every stage.    

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Dr. Vinodhini J. is a Dental Surgeon with extensive years of clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and oral health issues, including restorative, surgical, and cosmetic procedures. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on maintaining oral health, alleviating discomfort, and enhancing smiles. Her expertise ensures comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s dental needs and overall wellbeing.

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Dr. Oliver Roces Chiapco is a dedicated Pediatrician with extensive experience in child health, immunization, nutrition, and the management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions. Known for his compassionate care and clear communication, he focuses on the overall well-being of infants, children, and adolescents. Dr. Chiapco is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to support healthy growth and development at every stage.    

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