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Complications of Ear Infections

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Overview

Complications from ear infections are rare. But some problems that can occur include:

Another complication is ongoing inflammation of the middle ear. The major symptom is repeat or ongoing drainage of pus from the ear through a small hole in the eardrum. Many children with this problem have some hearing loss.

Other complications may develop if there are repeat ear infections:

Rare complications include mastoiditis and meningitis.


Credits for Complications of Ear Infections

Current as of: September 27, 2023

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