Article Categories: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

A young child who touches, pulls, tugs, or pokes at the ear. No crying or report of ear pain

A child who itches the ear canal. No crying or report of ear pain.

An infection or irritation of the skin that lines the ear canal. Caused by lots of swimming or using cotton swabs.The medical name is otitis external.

Ear Congestion is a stuffy or plugged up feeling in the ear. Crackling or popping noise in the ear. Hearing is often muffled

Child drinks less than normal amounts of fluid during an illness

The skin is dry and rough

Dizziness is a sensation of light-headedness or feeling faint

Diarrhea means 2 or more watery or very loose stools. Reason: 1 loose stool can be normal.

Diarrhea begins while taking an antibiotic. Diarrhea means 2 or more watery or very loose stools. Reason: 1 loose stool can be normal.

Dizziness is a sensation of light-headedness or feeling faint