Ear infections occur when a bacterial or viral infection affects the middle ear. Ear infections can be diagnosed with the following symptoms:
- Partial hearing loss
- An itchy feeling in the ears.
- Pus or ear drainage
- A persistent pressure in the ear
- Mild or acute pain in the ear
If children have an ear infection, they show the following symptoms along with the regular symptoms as shown in adults:
- They have trouble sleeping.
- Clumsiness and problems with balance.
- Fever
- Crying
