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What Causes A Bloody Discharge And Vibrating Sounds In The Ear?

HI I have a bloody discharge from my ear and any sounds are vibrating in my ear, I have had bad earache for a few days and seen a doctor who prescribed anti-biotics but I m worried it s something more serious as the discharge and hearinng vibrations has just began. Any advice?
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Hi.

Noted your history of bloody discharge from ear sounds causing vibration in ears, pain in ear for few days, Doctor prescribed antibiotic, but worried.
The commonest cause of your problems are as follows:
Build up of fluid to start with in middle ears,
This may occur through Eustachian tubes from nose as seen in most cases.
Bloody discharge is usually due to either rupture of ear drum causing wound that bleeds or due to hemolytic streptococcal infection.
Hence you need the most proper antibiotic effective against such bacteria.
Also needed is symptomatic and supportive treatment like Ibuprofen if it suits you, decongestant oral and nasal.
Povidone iodine gargles.
Take bed rest.
Complete the courses till cured.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, ENT & General Surgeon
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What Causes A Bloody Discharge And Vibrating Sounds In The Ear?

Hi. Noted your history of bloody discharge from ear sounds causing vibration in ears, pain in ear for few days, Doctor prescribed antibiotic, but worried. The commonest cause of your problems are as follows: Build up of fluid to start with in middle ears, This may occur through Eustachian tubes from nose as seen in most cases. Bloody discharge is usually due to either rupture of ear drum causing wound that bleeds or due to hemolytic streptococcal infection. Hence you need the most proper antibiotic effective against such bacteria. Also needed is symptomatic and supportive treatment like Ibuprofen if it suits you, decongestant oral and nasal. Povidone iodine gargles. Take bed rest. Complete the courses till cured. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, ENT & General Surgeon