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Signs and symptoms of an ear infection can indicate several conditions. It's important to get an accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment. Call your child's doctor if: Symptoms last for more than a day; Symptoms are present in a child less than 6 months of age; Ear pain is severe
The diagnosis of "ear infection" is generally shorthand for acute otitis media. Your doctor likely makes this diagnosis if he or she sees signs of fluid in the middle ear, if there are signs or symptoms of an infection, and if symptoms started relatively suddenly.
Signs and symptoms vary depending on the organism causing the infection, but often include fever and fatigue. Mild infections may respond to rest and home remedies, while some life-threatening infections may need hospitalization.
Swimmer's ear symptoms are usually mild at first, but they can worsen if your infection isn't treated or spreads. Doctors often classify swimmer's ear according to mild, moderate and advanced stages of progression.
Acute sinusitis symptoms often include: Thick, yellow or greenish mucus from the nose, known as a runny nose, or down the back of the throat, known as postnasal drip. Blocked or stuffy nose, known as congestion. This makes it hard to breathe through the nose.
Signs and symptoms of staph infections vary widely, depending on the location and severity of the infection. Staph infection infections start out as small red bumps that can quickly turn into deep, painful abscesses.
Ear infection. In an ear infection, narrow tubes that run from the middle ear to high in the back of the throat (eustachian tubes) can become swollen and blocked. This can lead to mucus build-up in the middle ear. This mucus can become infected and cause ear infection symptoms.
Signs and symptoms of an outer ear infection may include itching in the ear canal; ear pain or pain when touching or tugging on the outer ear; clear fluid or pus leaking from the ear; a feeling of fullness in the ear; and decreased or muffled hearing.
Typical COVID-19 symptoms often show up 2 to 14 days after contact with the virus. Symptoms can include: Dry cough. Shortness of breath. Loss of taste or smell. Extreme tiredness, called fatigue. Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach, vomiting or loose stools, called diarrhea. Pain, such as headaches and body or muscle aches. Fever or chills.
Symptoms. UTIs don't always cause symptoms. When they do, they may include: A strong urge to urinate that doesn't go away; A burning feeling when urinating; Urinating often, and passing small amounts of urine; Urine that looks cloudy; Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — signs of blood in the urine