Middle ear infection also called as otitis media is a condition where the area behind the eardrums develops infection which causes hearing problems and other serious complications, which is more likely to be seen in children. This infection can be caused particularly by a bacteria called Haemophilus influenzae. Consult Dr. Gouda Ramesh for Middle ear infection treatment in Kukatpally at Ent clinics in Hyderabad

Symptoms

Some of the common symptoms indicating the conditions in both children and adults are:

  1. Ear pain while lying down.
  2. Tugging or pulling feeling in the infected ear.
  3. Trouble responding to the sound.
  4. Pus-like Fluid drainage.
  5. Headache.
  6. Fever.

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Causes

This infection is caused by a bacterium in the middle ear which might be resulting from flu, cold, or other allergies causing congestion and swelling of the eustachian tubes. These tubes run from the middle ear to high in the back of the throat and are responsible for regulating the air pressure in the ear and draining secretion from the middle ear to refresh the air in the ear. When this pair of narrow tubes become swollen because of other ill conditions in the body, the tubes become blocked and build up fluid behind the eardrum that causes infection in the middle ear.

Exams and Tests

Your doctor will take your clinical history and ask about symptoms.

The doctor will see inside the ears utilizing an instrument known as otoscope. This exam might show:

  1. Areas of marked redness
  2. Swelling of tympanic membrane
  3. Discharge from the ear
  4. Air bubbles or fluid behind the eardrum
  5. An perforation in the eardrum

The doctor might recommend a hearing test if the individual has a background of ear infections.

Treatment

Usually, a middle ear infection does not require any specific treatment as most infections clear up within a few days. But if the condition persists, you may need to consult Dr. Gouda Ramesh. With the help of an instrument called an otoscope, the otologist will examine the infected area, throat, and nasal passage to prescribe antibiotics or ear drops to relieve the pain.

Can middle ear infections be prevented?

It's not possible to prevent middle ear infections, yet there are a few things you can do that might minimise your child's risk of developing the condition. These include:

  1. ensure your kid is up-to-date with their routine vaccinations - especially the pneumococcal vaccine
  2. Avoid exposing your kid to smoky environments (passive smoking)
  3. try not to give your kid a dummy once they're older than 6-12 months
  4. don’t feed your kid while they're flat on their back
  5. if possible, feed your child with breast milk instead of formula milk.

Keeping away from contact with other kids who are unwell may likewise assist with decreasing your kid's chances of getting an infection that could prompt a middle ear infection.

When to look for medical advice?

Most cases of otitis media pass within a few days, so there's usually n need to see your doctor.

However, see your doctor if you or your kid have:

  1. Symptoms giving no indication of improvement after 2-3 days
  2. a lot of pain
  3. a discharge of pus or fluid from the ear - certain individuals develop a persistent and painless ear discharge that goes on for a long time, known as chronic suppurative otitis media
  4. an underlying health issue, like cystic fibrosis or congenital heart disease, which could make complications more likely.

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