Are you or your family member suffering from ear pain? If so, make an appointment or walk into NAG Clinics with offices in both Texas City and Pasadena, Texas. With on-site lab testing facilities, the knowledgable doctors at NAG Clinics can diagnose your ear pain today and get you on your way to feeling better. Don’t wait; book your appointment online or over the phone today.
Ear pain is a common complaint, especially among children, with many possible causes. Some of the most common ear pain instigators include:
Small children and babies frequently have trouble articulating their pain, and it can be confusing and distressing to not know what’s bothering them. If they exhibit any of the following symptoms or behaviors, your child may be experiencing ear pain:
Ear infections are one of the most common causes of ear pain, especially among children. Symptoms of ear infections include:
A ruptured eardrum is an eardrum that is exposed via a tear or hole in the membrane that separates it from the ear canal. A ruptured eardrum can lead to hearing loss and infection of the now vulnerable eardrum (middle ear).
Symptoms of a ruptured eardrum include:
Earaches and ear pain often go away on their own. You can also often treat them at home using over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen. If your ear pain doesn’t go away, it’s extremely painful, or it’s accompanied by more serious symptoms, you should go see a doctor.
If you or your child are suffering from persistent or severe ear pain, don’t linger in pain. Call the professionals at NAG Clinics for same-day care. To book an appointment, call or use the online booking tool today.
