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ear bleeding
I have had a cold for a couple of days now the inside of my ears are swolen. They are a little sore also I decided to stick a q-tip in my ear and when I pulled it out it was covered in blood.I have know idea what to do, I dont know if I should go to the emergency room or not. I dont want to go over there if tis is a petty problem. If anyone has any idea or advice as to what I'm going through please respond.
I have the same problem but no clear discharge, only bright red blood. I can hear my heartbeat in my ear, my hearing is at %40 and it HURTS. I don't have insurance so I need to know if I MUST see a doctor or if I can use ear drops and a decongestant.
Hi,
Drainage from the ear is called Otorrhea .Infection from the nose/throat 9as in your case due to the cold you are having) can be transmitted to the ear because there is a tube which connect these 2 areas.
By introducing any object into the ear a fair distance you could have ruptured it.
A ruptured eardrum is often demonstrated by a white, slightly bloody, or yellow discharge from the ear.
Don't get alarmed over a ruptured eardrum. Eardrum rupturing is the first sign of the healing process.
Antibiotics, as prescribed by the doctor, can help prevent further infection during the healing process. Eardrum ruptures will usually heal completely within a few weeks.
If there is no pain you need go to Er but you should see an ENT specialist.
ref:http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/003042.html
Drainage from the ear is called Otorrhea .Infection from the nose/throat 9as in your case due to the cold you are having) can be transmitted to the ear because there is a tube which connect these 2 areas.
By introducing any object into the ear a fair distance you could have ruptured it.
A ruptured eardrum is often demonstrated by a white, slightly bloody, or yellow discharge from the ear.
Don't get alarmed over a ruptured eardrum. Eardrum rupturing is the first sign of the healing process.
Antibiotics, as prescribed by the doctor, can help prevent further infection during the healing process. Eardrum ruptures will usually heal completely within a few weeks.
If there is no pain you need go to Er but you should see an ENT specialist.
ref:http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/003042.html
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