The main cause of otitis media is bacterial infection. When bacteria enter the middle ear, it can lead to otitis media. If a baby suffers from otitis media and is not treated in a timely manner, it can have an impact on their normal hearing. If the treatment time is delayed, it can cause the baby to become deaf. So, what are the symptoms of otitis media in babies?
When a baby suffers from otitis media, they may experience discomfort in their ears, decreased appetite, tinnitus, loss of appetite, and other symptoms, which can affect their daily life and sleep quality. It will also be accompanied by fever, with a body temperature of over 37 degrees Celsius. The baby will continue to cry and their hearing will gradually decrease. They will also experience ear pain, nausea, diarrhea, and other problems, similar to cold enteritis, which are easily overlooked and misdiagnosed.
When a baby has otitis media and a fever, the mother should give the baby enough water to replenish the water lost due to the fever. When babies suffer from severe otitis media, they may also experience dehydration, which can weaken their body, weaken their resistance and immunity, and affect their recovery.
Mothers should drink less warm water for their babies because water has a diuretic effect and the baby absorbs less. You can give your baby more milk powder or water with fruit juice to help the body absorb and digest it. If a baby has abnormal conditions, they should be taken to the hospital for examination.
