otorrhea (fluid leaking from the ear) is most likely from a ruptured eardrum (not as serious as it sounds) but of course this is just a guess since i have no way of examining him. the ciprodex should help but many medical providers would also use an appropriate oral antibiotic. there is absolutely no way to determine (even if i could examine him) the duration of this drainage. it will stop as the rupture heals. fever rarely concerns me. it is just the body's way of fighting the infection. fever alone is not an indication to rush the er so if your child is comfortable just wait until monday and speak with the ent. of course you know your son the best so use your best judgment in this case.
ear infection with leakage and fever. my 10 yr. old has an ear infection with fluid leaking from his ear and 102 temperature. he has an ent and we have been putting in ciprodex drops in his ear for the past 2 days. the fever went away for a couple of days but now it is back in full force. the leakage has not stopped (48 hours) and is pretty heavy at times. how long will the leaking last and should i be worried that the fever is back? it is saturday evening and his ent won't be back until monday. should i take him to the er?