Melissa in St Louis Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Last night DD woke up crying and and complaining of her "cheek" hurting. Gave a drink of water, snuggled, got her back to sleep. She was up a lot last night, and kind of laid around a bit this morning. She had a 99* fever. She took a 3 hour nap (not uncommon, especially with being up quite a bit night before), and woke up wanting to run and play outside. She ate a good dinner, and had no fever. Around 6pm i noticed she had a bunch of watery brown stuff on her ear, she said it didn't hurt, so I cleaned it off gently, and it's been happening all night! Lots of brownish/pink water stuff, she said it doesn't hurt, but I wonder if last night's "cheek pain" was really "ear pain." I will certainly call the dr in the morning, but do I need to go to urgent care or anything for this tonight??? She seems to be feeling totally better and is wanting to run around and be a wild animal! I'm :bigear:, no pun intended. She had tubes put in when she was a toddler, if that makes a difference. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Bear Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) Sounds like a burst eardrum. I'd go in first thing tomorrow, just to be sure -- they'll want to watch and make sure it heals up snugly and if it did burst, she may need antibiotics. Could also be some residual thing from tubes, maybe. ETA: If this were one of mine, I'd give ibuprofen for inflammation -- healing happens faster and with less pain if there's less inflammation. If at any point I saw bright or dark blood (fresher than what you've described) I'd head directly to the ED, preferably a children's ED. Edited October 1, 2009 by Mama Bear details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Sounds like a ruptured ear drum. When the membrane breaks and releases pressure, the pain goes away. Be sure to get in to the doc: I know ear infection protocols have changed over the years, but you may want some antibiotics for this. Disclaimer - I am not a medical professional, but did once have a child with an eardrum rupture due to an ear infection. Very similar symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Ruptured eardrum. Mine ruptured about a month ago and they gave me some antibiotic eardrops. It hurts and you can have deferred pain to other areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in St Louis Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks so much, everyone. After googling ruptured eardrum, that sure does look like what happened. I'll call the Dr first thing. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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