Your child may visit a doctor for an ear infection, which is an infection that develops in the area beneath the eardrum. When bacteria or viruses infect and trap fluid behind the eardrum, it results in ear infections, which cause pain and swelling or bulging of the eardrum. Antibiotics, painkillers, and the insertion of ear tubes are all forms of treatment.

Since ear infections frequently go away on their own, pain management and problem-monitoring may be the first steps in treatment. Antibiotics may occasionally be used to treat infections. Multiple ear infections can be a frequent problem for some people. This may lead to major issues including hearing loss.

Causes of Otitis Media –

The eustachian tube, a canal that connects the middle ear with the throat region, is frequently to blame for middle ear infections. The eustachian tube assists in balancing the pressure in the middle ear and the outer ear. When this tube is malfunctioning, it limits the middle ear's normal fluid outflow, which results in a buildup of fluid behind the eardrum. Acute otitis media can develop when this fluid cannot drain, allowing germs and viruses to flourish inside the ear. The eustachian tube may not function properly for a variety of causes, including the ones listed below:

• A cold or allergy that can cause the lining of the nose, throat, and eustachian tube to swell and congest (this swelling prevents the normal flow of fluids).
• A problem with the Eustachian tube.

It is important to visit doctor in case the symptoms last more than a day, severe pain, discharge of fluids from the ear, respiratory infection due to infection.