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.
Symptoms of otitis externa. Otitis externa can cause a number of different symptoms affecting the ear and the surrounding area. Symptoms can include: ear pain. itching and irritation in and around your ear canal. redness and swelling of your outer ear and ear canal. a feeling of pressure and fullness inside your ear.