Chronic ear infections with Ear Tubes and blood coming out of them

[Charmed1]

My 3 1/2 year old son had Tubes placed in his ears 14 months ago and he has since had 10 ear infections and his left ear seems to constantly have blood in it. He has recently been to his doctor and we were told he had a double ear infection again and the doc. gave antibotics. When we went back for his follow up we found out it didn't take care of things, infact his ear were worse.  3/4 of the left ear was blocked with dried blood and the right that was previously slightly inflammed is now more red than a fire truck and causing sever pain to were he isn't sleeping much. He has an appoinment with a different ENT than who did his surgery on March 28. I am just concerned that it may be more that just chronic ear infections. Anybody else experience the same or can give advice/insight would be much appreciated.

[tmv]

I'm so glad you are getting a second opinion as it seems that you all have been put through the wringer. I don't know that much about tubes in ears, but want to offer some support to you.  My sister had them, but never any trouble.
The bleeding makes you wonder if they have moved or maybe it's from the infection/inflamation. Sounds to me like he might be better off without them, but I am not a dr????? Maybe talk to the new dr about some symptoms of allergy to the tubes, if they exist??? Best of luck to you and I hope you get the answers that you need soon. tmv

[cclfreitas]

I have exactly the same problem... My son has 3 years old, he has ear tubes.  About 1 month ago he had a blood discharge, and it seems he has always dry blood in his left ear. I'm visiting the doctor every 3 weeks the doctor says that isn't possible to see because he has dry blood, so he gave him ear drops to clean and his waiting to see. I verified that my son doesn't ear from that ear. I'm very afraid that his audition was affected by the tube insertion. Please give me news about your problem!! How did you solve your situation?

[mom_of_five1984]

my six year old son has had tubes twice and also had his tonsils and adnoids removed, he has had 6 ear infections since his surgert and always has constant drainage and blood. The school currently held him back because he cant hear, the poor kid can never pass a hearing test because he always has fluids in his ears, so he has yet to be diagonsed with any hearing damage. ive been in circles since he was 2 and everytime its ear drops antibiotics or another surgery.

[nikki2309]

Hi, My son had tubes put in his ears in june of this years and evey since then I have been back and forth to the doctor with him because of yellow and clear discharge from the right ear.which every time hey put him on antibiotics drops for the ear or by mouth which seems not to be solving the problem rescent hewok up with blood comin out of his ear now I dont know what to do because the problem is gettin worse and I am afraid hs hearing could be affected.Please let me know when u find answear to al our problem.