Skip to Content

Ear Aches/Ear Infections

Earaches and ear infections are often caused by bacterial or viral infections, fluid buildup, or pressure changes. Common in children, they can lead to pain, fever, and hearing difficulties

Symptoms

  • Ear pain, which may be worse when lying down
  • Fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Tugging at the ear
  • Fussiness and crying
  • Trouble hearing
  • Drainage of fluid from the ear
  • Loss of balance