Hello You did the right thing by contacting your pediatrician and giving Colimex as advised for possible colic. However, since your son cries more when his right ear is touched, it’s likely he has ear pain (possibly an ear infection), especially with recent diarrhea and vomiting.
What you should do now: - Contact your pediatrician again and let them know about the ear pain. Ear infections in babies can get worse quickly and may need specific treatment. - Monitor for warning signs: If your baby develops high fever, becomes very drowsy or unresponsive, has persistent vomiting, or you notice any discharge or blood from the ear, seek medical attention immediately. - Comfort measures: Hold your baby upright, offer fluids, and avoid putting anything in the ear.
Ear infections are common in this age group and usually treatable, but a doctor should examine your baby soon to confirm and start the right treatment.
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Your observation of ear pain after giving Colimex for diarrhea and vomiting suggests that your son might be experiencing an ear infection or acute otitis media, a condition common in infants and often associated with upper respiratory infections. It’s important to address this promptly. First, check if he has a fever by measuring his temperature. Ear infections can sometimes develop after a cold or other illnesses that involve the respiratory system. Monitor for additional symptoms like fever, irritability, or continued crying, as these could be indicative of a more significant infection. Ensure he stays hydrated, especially since he’s had diarrhea and vomiting, as dehydration can worsen his condition. Offer small, frequent sips of water or an oral rehydration solution. Avoid giving anything else for pain without consulting a healthcare professional, considering his current medications and symptoms. Since you observed significant pain when touching his ear, it might be necessary to have him assessed by a pediatrician or go to an urgent care clinic. They can examine his ear with an otoscope to confirm if there’s an infection and decide if antibiotics are needed. Until you can see a doctor, keep him upright as much as possible; lying down can exacerbate discomfort. If he becomes lethargic, has a persistent fever, or shows signs of severe dehydration, such as reduced urination or persistent vomiting, seek medical attention immediately. These are warning signs that could indicate a more serious condition needing urgent care.
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Your son’s symptoms could be due to an acute ear infection (otitis media), which commonly develops after a cold and can cause significant pain, especially when the ear is touched. He should be examined by a pediatrician today so the ear can be checked with an otoscope. Antibiotics are only needed if an ear infection is confirmed.
In the meantime, continue offering small, frequent feeds (breast milk, formula, or oral rehydration solution) to prevent dehydration from the diarrhea and vomiting. For pain, you may give paracetamol (acetaminophen) 10–15 mg/kg every 4–6 hours as needed (maximum 4 doses in 24 hours), provided there is no allergy or contraindication. Avoid putting any drops or oil into the ear unless prescribed.
Seek urgent medical care immediately if he becomes difficult to wake, has repeated vomiting, develops a fever, has swelling or redness behind the ear, pus or blood from the ear, shows signs of dehydration (very few wet diapers, dry mouth, no tears), or if the crying becomes inconsolable despite pain relief.
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Hello dear See as per clinical history it seems Otitis media Fortunately the pedestician has already prescribed collimex medication for fever and diarrhoea. But it seems emergency so i suggest you to please get in person consultation with pediatrician in person for better clarity Regards
