Laceration repair is the act of cleaning, preparing, and closing the wound. Minor lacerations (shallow, small, not bleeding, and clean) may not require medical attention. Antibiotic ointment and a bandage may be all that is needed. However, most lacerations do require repair.
Symptoms of ear infections. Intense pain in your childâs affected ear is usually the first sign of an ear infection. Young children can tell you that their ear hurts, but babies may only cry. Your child may repeatedly pulls on the ear that hurts.
1. Flu-like Symptoms. If you feel those familiar symptoms of a head coldâfor instance, runny nose, headache, fever, and sinus congestionâyou might be experiencing an ear infection. You are especially at risk for developing an ear infection if these symptoms stick around longer than a normal cold and just wonât go away. ADVERTISEMENT.