I scratched my head repeatedly because my parents thought it was just a habit, and I was surprised to know why

Two weeks later, her parents noticed that each time they scratched their heads, their faces would wrinkle and have signs of discomfort with pain. Worried that something was wrong, the mother took her child to see the doctor and An An was diagnosed with middle ear infection.

Middle ear infection is an inflammation of the middle ear and is often described as a middle ear infection. Ear infections are quite common in young children. An An's condition is especially serious because the infection has spread significantly due to previous treatment.

An An's parents feel extremely guilty of their child's current situation. They did not think carefully about the strange gestures of their children and considered them as part of their young development process.

Fortunately, the doctor assured the couple that after being cared for and treated, An An will recover completely.

What causes otitis media in children?

In infants and young children, the atrium is shorter, wider and horizontal than an adult. Therefore, fluid from the throat and the outer ear contains bacteria that easily pass through the tube into the middle ear.

Children with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract are more likely to have an atrial blockage, inflammation and inflammation that can lead to fluids being trapped in it. This creates a moist environment for bacteria and viruses to thrive. When an infection occurs, the atrium will become swollen and put pressure on the eardrum, causing the eardrum to swell, even torn due to increased pressure. The middle ear inflammation may cause a fever when the body tries to resist the bacteria or the virus that causes the disease. This disease is called acute middle ear infection.

Middle ear infections are very common in babies and young children, especially in the winter. Most children aged between 6 and 18 months old get sick.

In fact, it is very difficult to identify symptoms in babies and young children. The reason is that children cannot describe their condition.

Children with otitis media often have the following symptoms:

Fever can reach more than 39 degrees Celsius

It is very irritating, uncomfortable and often cries when placed down. This is a sign that your baby is suffering from increased pressure in the ear when he or she lies

Find ways to pull your ears or rub your ears against you

Crying, struggling, sleeping

No response to sound

There is fluid or pus flowing from the ear. This is a sign that your baby's eardrum has ruptured due to excessive pressure

The plaque or pus has dried scales around the ear

Losing balance, tilt your head to one side

* Note: When the child shows signs of middle ear infection, or let the child go to the doctor for timely treatment and examination