child’s ear pain
In the name of trying Ayurvedic methods, many parents in India try such home remedies which become a problem for their children. These include pouring oil into the child’s ears. Not only in rural areas but also in cities, many parents pour oil in the ears of their children. Now the question is whether it is right to do so? There are many reasons behind trying home remedies. Sometimes, when children have ear pain, parents put a few drops of mustard oil in the child’s ears. Apart from this, it is normal to put oil in the ears of children in case of dryness or earwax. Professor Ravi Mehar, HOD of ENT Department at Maulana Azad Medical College, had a special conversation with TV9 on this issue.
Experts say that if a child is having ear pain then infection could be the reason behind it. However, some other problem can also be the reason. Dr. Ravi Mehar says that in this problem you should never put any oil in the ear. This may increase the problem further. Adding oil neither cures the infection nor can it reduce the pain. You should always consult a doctor for this problem.
increased risk of infection
Experts say that if a child has severe pain in the ear, it is due to infection. But if you put oil in the child’s ears in this condition, the risk of infection may increase further. In some cases the eardrum bursts. Even during this time, adding oil can be more dangerous. Apart from this, bacteria or fungus can grow further due to oil. In such a situation, the problem of pain, swelling or irritation can cause further trouble.
If there is pus or water coming from the ear then one should not put oil even by mistake. Experts say that if a child has cold or fever, he may complain of ear pain. If this happens, it is best to consult a doctor or pediatrician.
What to do if the child has problems?
Experts say that if the child has ear pain or any other problem, it is best to consult an ENT doctor. Trying home remedies can cause big losses. If you want to clean your ears, use ear buds but do not make the mistake of inserting them deep inside. However, use medical ear drops only as per doctor’s advice.
If the child has a problem in his ears, he will cry again and again and will keep holding his ears. Apart from this, he may have problem in hearing. If this happens, give medicine on the advice of pediatrician or expert and take special care of him.
If you are bathing the child, then take care that water or soap does not enter his ears even by mistake.
Keep your child’s ears covered in cold weather. This problem can increase further due to cold air.
If you want to try a home remedy, you can apply it with a warm cloth. But in the case of a child, it is important to take advice from an expert or doctor.