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6 min read5 Signs Your Ear Infections In Kids Is More Serious Than You Think
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By the Doctors of Flintridge Family Chiropractic
Team chiropractors for USWNT, LAFC & LA Galaxy · 50+ years combined experience
Not sure if your ear infections in kids needs a doctor? Our La Cañada Flintridge chiropractors walk through the warning signs that mean it's time to get check
Most cases of ear infections in kids are frustrating but not dangerous. That said, there are specific patterns we take seriously — and if any of these apply to you, don't wait.
Recurrent ear infections in kids are often linked to poor drainage of the middle ear, which chiropractic care can support by improving upper cervical and jaw mechanics.
The Red Flags
- Pain that wakes you up at night and doesn't ease with position change.
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness that's spreading or getting worse.
- Loss of bowel or bladder control, or new numbness in the saddle area — this is a rare emergency, go to the ER.
- Fever, unexplained weight loss, or night sweats alongside the pain.
- Pain that's steadily worsening over weeks despite rest and self-care.
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