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I think my 9 year old son has an ear infection?
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Please see his: doctor. You can give him acetaminophen or ibuprofen for the pain, if he has no medical contraindication to doing so meanwhile, but the only way to tell if he has an ear infection is for him to be examined. Hope he feels better soon.
Answered 4/4/2016
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? your question is ?: To best use the public Healthtap site,you submit background info and ask a related question.We do not provide diagnosis and treatment.There is an affiliated site,Healthtap prime where you can arrange for a paid doctor consultation.Check the site for details.Ear infections require an exam for proper treatment. If you believe your kid has a treatable problem, arrange for him to be evaluated.
Answered 11/28/2017
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