COATED TONGUE
The commonest cause for a uniformly coated tongue in a child is simply drinking milk. Children may have a coated tongue at any time, but it is more common when they are ill and have a fever. Encourage your child to drink plenty of clear fluids.
EAR DISCHARGE
If your child has a discharge of pus or blood from the ear you should see your doctor immediately, as this can be a sign of inflammation or infection in either the external or middle ear. If blood is present it may indicate that some kind of trauma to the ear has occurred. Do not put any cotton wool in the ear, and do not try to clean away the discharge with a cotton bud.
‘BAT’ EARS (PROTRUDING EARS)
Some children are born with ears that stick out noticeably. If your child feels self-conscious about this, or is teased at school, straightforward surgery can improve the appearance of the ears. A small piece of cartilage is removed from behind the ears under a general anaesthetic, and this allows the ear to sit flat against the side of the head.
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