Depending on the cause of the earache, treatment may or may not be necessary. Kids can have a hard time communicating and describing their ear pain, even where the actual pain itself is coming from. This makes it important to get the earache checked out by a doctor such as one of the doctors on staff at All Better Pediatrics. Since they specialize in pediatric care and medicine, they are well-versed and highly experienced in diagnosing ear pain in young patients of all ages, even if they are too young to talk. The doctor will ask several questions about overall health, any travel, exposure to external forces, or any other issue that could be causing the child to experience pain in their ear. A physical exam will also be performed, making sure to check the ear, but also other areas that could be causing pain, such as the throat and nose in the case of a cold or respiratory infection. If treatment is needed to clear up an infection, the doctor will prescribe that. Otherwise, they can provide suggestions on care to help alleviate any pain.