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My 4 year old daughter is complaining of ear ache she has a fever but is strangely scratching her head?

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Ear pain: Could be ear infection, give either tyelenol or Ibuprofen for pain and schedule an appointment with her doctor.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Doctor: Should be examined by the pediatrician to determine if the ear is infected.The scratching is her response to her discomfort.

Answered 9/28/2016

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