Aconite: throbbing ear pain that comes on suddenly
after exposure to cold or wind. For children with high fever and ears that
are bright red in color.
Belladonna: sudden onset of infection; piercing pain that often spreads to the neck, flushed face, red ears, agitation (even impaired consciousness and nightmares), wide
eyed stare, high fever, swollen glands; The child feels relief
when sitting upright and from warm compresses to the ear.
Chamomilla: intense ear pain and extreme
irritability and anger (screaming). The child is difficult
to comfort unless being rocked or carried back
and forth.
Hepar Sulphur: sharp pains and a smelly,
yellowish-green discharge in the middle and late stages of an ear infection.
The child is extremely moody and clearly angry;
symptoms are worsened by cold air and improved by warmth.
Lycopodium: right side ear pain that is worse
in the late afternoon and early evening. The child will generally say ears
feel stuffed up and may hear a ringing or buzzing sound. The
child is insecure and need others around, but may act like a bully as a defense
mechanism.
Mercurius -- good for chronic
ear infections; for acute or chronic pain that is worse at night and may
extend down into the throat; relief comes from nose blowing. The child may sweat or drool a lot and have bad breath.
Pulsatilla: infection following exposure
to cold or damp weather; the ear is often red and may have a
yellowish/greenish discharge; ear pain worsens when sleeping in a warm bed
and is relieved by cool compresses. The child will tend to be gentle, weepy, and mildly whiny and are easily soothed by
affection.
Silicea: for chronic or late stage
infection. The child feels chilly, weak, and tired; sweating may also be
present.
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