Ear pain is a common symptom in all children. As there are many possible causes of ear pain, any child that complains that their ear hurts should be seen by their doctor to differentiate the cause of the pain and appropriate course of action.
Ear infections cannot be diagnosed appropriately over the phone and, as a result, supportive care should be administered until the child can be seen by a doctor. The following is a list of possible causes of ear pain and helpful remedies that may get you through the night until you see your doctor.
Inner Ear Infection
Outer Ear Infection (Swimmer’s Ear)
Nasal Congestion
Teething
As a tooth erupts through the gum line it causes swelling of the gum. Any teeth, but especially the molars can cause referred pain (pain that feels like it is in the ears but is actually in the mouth)