Foreign Body in the Ear |
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DESCRIPTION
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Children often put beans, peas, beads, or small pieces of toys into their ears. Insects can also crawl inside. If the object gets stuck, the situation is not dangerous, but does require professional attention.
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SYMPTOMS
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Likely complaints include ear pain, discharge, or loss of hearing. Smaller children may be very fussy and try to scratch the ear to get the foreign body out.
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CARE
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Do not try to remove the object with tweezers or your finger. This can push the object further into the ear canal and possibly damage the eardrum. Instead, see your doctor.
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