Soothing and Preventing Earaches If your child suffers from chronic earaches you probably cringe at the first symptom. You hate the thought of them dealing with the relentless discomfort, and selfishly, you know you are about to be sleepless for a few days! If you suspect your child may have their first one, learning to identify symptoms early will allow you to treat it before it progresses. Causes There are three common causes of earaches: Fluid behind the eardrum Infection in ear canal Infection in middle ear Signs and Symptoms Redness or swelling Ear pain Rubbing or pulling ears Leakage from the ear Ear popping or full feeling Difficulty hearing…