Otitis media is a common ear problem in children that occurs when fluid builds up behind the tympanic membrane, which causes the eardrum to bulge and possibly perforate.

Otitis media is a common ailment in young children because of the shape of their ear canals, and undiagnosed dairy sensitivities can contribute to this issue.  Recurrent ear infections are from an inherited energetic imbalance.

A good long-term solution for recurring ear infections is homeopathic constitutional care.

Homeopathy can help with an acute ear infection, but you must let the symptoms guide you to the remedy.

The information in this article is for educational purposes only; it is not a replacement for medical care; always defer to your doctor for medical information.

Pulsatilla
Pulsatilla 30C is the first remedy to consider for ear infections that develop after a cold; it has a broad sphere of action and covers a lot of symptoms associated with congestion and mucus.

A child who needs Pulsatilla may be whiny, clingy, thirstless, or weepy.

The physical symptoms of Pulsatilla 30C are yellow or green mucus, and an aching pain that is worse at night and better outside.

Chamomilla 
Chamomilla 30c is another remedy for acute otitis in children; the main symptom of this remedy is pain sensitivity. A Chamomilla child is screaming, irritable, and capricious. A unique symptom that may indicate Chamomilla is one cheek is red and hot, and the other is pale.

The child may be tugging on the ears because of teething, and Chamomilla is one of the first remedies to consider for a teething child.

Aconite 
Aconite 30c may help if an ear infection occurs suddenly after exposure to a cold wind.

Belladonna
The child who needs Belladonna 30c will be irritable, and the ear pain will throb and pulsate. This child’s face will be red, the fever will be high, and the intense pain will come on suddenly.

Mercurius solubilis
Physically, yellowish discharge may be present with ear infections. A child who needs Mercurious solubilis 30c may have bad breath, a dented tongue, excess salivation, and a sore throat with an ear infection. The ear pain is worse at night and more prominent in the right ear. 

Silica
This remedy is for a painless ear infection. A clue for Silica 30c is that ear infections happen during a full moon. 

Kali mur
Kali mur 30c is another remedy for painless congestion in the ears. There may be crackling noises in the ear when swallowing.

If my ear feels clogged, I take a few doses of Kali mur 6x (cell salt), and the congestion disappears quickly.

The correct remedy is the one that matches the symptoms. Homeopathy is individualized medicine; the remedy treats an individual, not a named condition. If you have difficulty selecting the correct remedy, consult with a homeopath. Acute care is inexpensive, and a well-handled acute will resolve quickly.

Homeopathy Help Now (HHN) is a good resource for acute care. Click here to access the HHN website.