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Health Conditions
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Otitis Media
What are the symptoms?
Otitis media commonly occurs in infants who have not yet learned to talk, making it difficult for a parent to know when a child has an earache. The following are common signs of this infection:
- Decreased appetite
- Fever
- Fluid draining from the ear
- Increased fussiness
- Loss of balance
- Tugging at the affected ear
- Unusual irritability
Older children can voice their symptoms but, like many adults, may not be able to pinpoint the cause of their discomfort. The following are some of the symptoms that an older child or an adult may experience:
- Decreased hearing
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Fullness or pressure in the ear
- Pain in the affected ear
- Headache
- Nausea
- Sore throat
- Vomiting
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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