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DS 8 months rubbing at the back of his ear

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icantchoosejustone · 21/12/2019 16:45

He's never done this before but today he's started rubbing really hard behind his right ear. He's been very whingy and irritated.

Does anyone know what this could be? I don't think he's tired Confused

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SoulsStars · 21/12/2019 16:45

Ear infection? Does he have a temperature?

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icantchoosejustone · 21/12/2019 16:46

@SoulsStars I'll check his temperature now

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Pinkblueberry · 21/12/2019 16:46

My DS used to do this when he was teething.

Expressedways · 21/12/2019 16:47

Ear infection or teething?

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icantchoosejustone · 21/12/2019 16:47

Temperature is 36.6, so that's normal. Why would he be doing this if he was teething? Could it be the back teeth coming through?

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gamerchick · 21/12/2019 16:48

Ear infection. Give him some painkillers.

mrsed1987 · 21/12/2019 16:49

Because the jaw goes right up towards your ear.

doritosdip · 21/12/2019 16:52

Ear infection ime

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