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5.5 month old batting at ears for 2 days. teething or ear infection? do i take her in?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sandra Eleczko answered

Hard to say: The first teeth to erupt are the lower front teeth and these typically do not cause ear pain. Babies that are teething will drool a lot and be cranky. If your baby has a fever and acts sick, or if this persists then it may be an ear infection and she needs to be checked.

Dr Simchi and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/30/2013

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Dr. David Silverglade answered

Ear: Most likely an ear problem..Take her in for an exam.

Answered 8/16/2013

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A member asked:

5.5 month old batting at ears for 2 days. teething or ear infection? do i take her in?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sandra Eleczko answered

Dr Simchi and another doctor agreed

Dr. David Silverglade answered

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