Morning, my daughter she is almost 4 has a very sore ear to the touch is crying at night and complaining. i believe she has an ear infection and need antibiotics. please assist ?

Otitis Media i: You are a caring Mother! Your mother’s observation is that your daughter needs Antibiotics “very sore ear to the touch is crying at night and complaining” needs Evaluation by Pediatrician for Diagnosis. After that Pediatrician can provide Treatment including Antibiotics. Your Child’s Health is Precious!

Virtual appointment: Please have a virtual appointment and contact your pediatrician. She may have a cellulitis, middle or outer ear infection. Place a warm compress on the ear, monitor and treat fever until seen. Provide fluids and treat pain with Tylenol, after checking her temperature.

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Your suspicion of infection is likely correct, it would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you and your daughter good health!