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Could I Have Damaged The Ear?

I was cleaning my toddler's ear with a qtip and I accidentally went in a little deep and he cried for a good few minutes. This evening I tried to clean it and I noticed dark blood on the qtip. I hope I have damaged his ear and cause permanent hearing loss on that side.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi...please do not panic. Hearing loss will not occur like this type of injury. But I suggest you consult an ENT surgeon right away. Your toddler needs medical attention and evaluation.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Could I Have Damaged The Ear?

Hi...please do not panic. Hearing loss will not occur like this type of injury. But I suggest you consult an ENT surgeon right away. Your toddler needs medical attention and evaluation. Regards - Dr. Sumanth