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My son is 4. has a white discharge coming from his ears and he said she can hear well from it and it hurts a little. when i look in his ear i see a white creamy substance towards the middle ear. does he have a ear infection or is it normal?

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Dr. Kate Erwin answered

Not normal: A discharge from the ear is not normal. Assume infection until proven otherwise. Talk to his pediatrician!

Answered 12/8/2020

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A member asked:

My son is 4. has a white discharge coming from his ears and he said she can hear well from it and it hurts a little. when i look in his ear i see a white creamy substance towards the middle ear. does he have a ear infection or is it normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kate Erwin answered

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