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What is the definition or description of: tugs at ears?

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Tugs at ears: A behavior where an infant or toddler pulls at their earlobes. This often occurs when child has an ear infection and/or fluid behind the eardrum

Answered 1/9/2017

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My 10 month old has had a fever since this morning. We have given her 125mg empaped suppositories 6 hourly however her temperature spikes again around 38.75. She has a blocked nose, is chewing her gums and tugging at her ear. Please advise?

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