Question 1

what causes an ear infection? we have a toddler and i've noticed him pulling at his ear. are there physical signs that we should look for if he has an ear infection.

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Thanks : Thanks for your question.

Pulling at the ear or playing with the ear are some signs that your toddler may be having some ear discomfort.  Other physical signs include fussiness, fever, decreased hearing, or if the tympanic membrane (eardrum) has ruptured, bleeding and drainage.  Not all of these signs have to be present at once.  The best way to know for sure is to have his doctor look in the ear - there's no other definite way to tell what's going on.

I hope that helps.  Good luck!

Question 2

what bacteria causes an ear infection?

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Ear infection: Ear infections can be caused by any number of bacteria. However, the three most common causes of inner ear infections (otitis media) are:  Streptococcus Pneumoniae; hemophilus influenzae (non-typeable); and moraxella catarrhalis.  Infections of the outer ear and ear canal (otitis externa) can be from other bacteria. See your doctor if you believe you have an ear infection.

Question 3

what causes an ear infection to stop throbbing?

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Pain meds: Nonsteroidal medications like Aspirin or Ibuprofen will likely help with throbbing ear pain.  See a doctor if symptoms persist.

Question 4

can i take penicillin for an ear infection caused by earrings?

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Why?: The best way to have the ear heal where the earring was placed is to remove the earring, clean the area and place some otc antibiotic cream like neosprin. Keep the area clean and it will heal. If you are referring to an internal ear infection see your ent.

Question 5

what to do if i got a inner ear infection, can it cause other symptoms?

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Yes: Inner ear infections often cause associated symptoms of dizziness, ear ringing, headaches, vertigo, nausea. True inner ear infections are a serious matter and not to be fiddled around with. You need to see an ENT (ear -nose-throat) doctor or infectious disease doctor if your primary care doctor is not comfortable treating this.

Question 6

i was just diagnosed with an ear infection, why does this cause dizziness?

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Dizziness: Inner ear infections can cause vertigo (these are usually viral and resolve over a couple of days). Middle ear infections (fluid behind the ear drum) can also cause this - these are usually bacterial. If you are diagnosed with a middle ear infection and have dizziness i would suggest you let your md know or by eval by an ENT (urgently if you have hearing loss! as well).

Question 7

can ear infection cause pain on head?

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Yes: Ear infections can cause headaches, but they can also produce other complications. It is always best to check with your doctor.

Question 8

what are the causes of an ear infection?

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Depends on location: Viruses can invade the ear nerve, impaining hearing; viruses or bacteria can inhabit the normally sterile middle ear space& mucous= otitis media;germs can invade the ear drum= myringitis/ lots of pain; skin bacteria & fungus can invade an over-hydrated outer canal & cause swimmers ear. Each affliction may be considered an ear infection & each is handled differently.

Question 9

what could cause a severe ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Ear aches: Common causes of ear aches are wax, ext otitis, middle ear infections, serous otitis media, mastoiditis etc. Ear infections are due either to bacterial or fungal, rarely viral ( herpes zoster).

Question 10

what can cause an ear infection usually?

Accepted Answer

Middle ear infxn: It is typically caused by blockage of the eustachian tube that connects the middle ear to the nose, trapping fluid and germs in the middle ear which start to get infected. Many times they are caused by viruses, occasionally bacteria, and rarely fungus.

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