The common causes of earache in 4-year-old babies include otitis externa, otitis media, boils on the external auditory canal and herpetic tympanitis.
1. Otitis externa: it is mostly caused by the damage and secondary infection of the external ear canal when the baby swims, washes his hair or digs earwax. If the condition is mild, it can be manifested as mild discomfort of the local skin of the ear; if the condition is more serious, it can be manifested as severe pain in the ear as well as swelling of the external auditory canal.
2. Otitis media: Due to the physiological and anatomical characteristics of 4-year-old babies, the Eustachian tube is relatively straight and short, and otitis media is easily induced by upper respiratory tract infections, which may lead to pus in the ear, odor and other manifestations, as well as obvious pressure pain in the ear.
3. Boils in the external auditory canal: mostly caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection, can also be manifested as pain in the ear, and the pain will be aggravated by opening the mouth and yawning. When the symptoms are serious, it may affect the hearing.
4. Herpetic tympanitis: usually caused by external viral infections, can be manifested as ear pain, stuffiness, tinnitus and other symptoms, if not treated in time, but also on the hearing to a certain extent.
In summary, if the baby has an earache, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, clear diagnosis, according to the cause of targeted treatment.