There’s no worse feeling than helplessly watching your child suffer from pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, this is something that parents of children with chronic ear infections can often deal with daily. Children are more susceptible to ear infections than adults because of their smaller Eustachian tubes, and their less effective immune systems. Ear infections have a nasty habit of occurring unexpectedly at the worst moments. You shouldn’t assume that you are doing something wrong just because your child seems to develop ear infections regularly. There are actually a number of reasons for this.
Let’s see what causes ear infections, what are its symptoms, and how Chiropractic can provide relief for those suffering from ear infections.
What causes ear infections?
Have you ever wondered, why you so frequently see ear infections in kids? Ear infections are caused by a bacterial or viral infection that can affect the inner, middle or outer ear. An ear infection occurs when the eustachian tubes (the small tubes that run from the ear to the back of the throat) become swollen or blocked, causing fluid to build up.
When these tubes are blocked, air can’t travel properly, and a vacuum effect pulls fluid from the throat and nose into the ears without a way to expel the fluid. This build-up then allows bacteria to grow, leading to more discomfort and recurring ear infections. Anyone can get an ear infection, but children get them more often than adults.
What are the symptoms of Ear Infections?
When your child can't say "my ear hurts," the following signs suggest an ear infection could be the culprit:
Severe radiating ear pain
Loss of balance
A sensation of pressure felt inside the ear
Difficulty with identifying sounds at low decibels
Mood difficulties
Difficulty sleeping
Tugging or pulling the ear
Fluid draining from the ear
Constant crying, fussiness and irritability
Constant fevers
Loss of appetite
How chiropractic care helps with Ear Infections?
Chiropractic care can be a great way to manage and relieve pain and discomfort caused by ear infections. It seeks to alleviate not only the symptoms of ear infections but also to address the root cause of these infections.
Correcting misalignment issues and subluxations that may be preventing natural fluid drainage could help to improve ear health and function in a way that treats and prevents childhood ear infections. This will help to restore proper function to the nervous system that can also eliminate the inflammation and pressure that could be contributing to infections within the body. A healthier nervous system means that the body is better equipped to manage pain that radiates from the ear during an ear infection. It’s vital to take care of ear infections before they turn into something else such as asthma or allergies.
Here are some of the improvements experienced by children after receiving chiropractic care for ear infections:
Better coordination
Pain relief
Reduced discomfort
Better flexibility
Overall decreased inflammation within the body
Conclusion
Take action before that infection grows worse and lowers the quality of your child’s life. At (your practice name here), we aim to help your child to have the best chance to optimize their health and well-being during those first few precious years of life. We’re here to help them with ear infections. We would love the opportunity to help you and your family achieve optimal health and get rid of those pesky ear infections. Your baby’s comfort is our number one priority.
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