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Toddler tugging at ear& acts in pain. i've had doc check ears 2x in 10days. tubes are in place, clear, no drainage. just a little pink. why hurting?
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Teething: It is possible that the pain your child is experiencing is from teething. Many babies pull their ears and act as ear infection when they teeth. Give Ibuprofen and see if that helps relieve the pain.
Answered 9/28/2016
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