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What Causes Ear Bleeding?
cleaning my son's ear 2 nights ago he sneezed and the q-tip slipped. his ear has little blood in there and when you look in his ear looks like something is off in there? is it possible it's damaged? he can still hear out of it and said it don't hurt him
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Well, yes it is possible that the ear drum may be damaged or the ear canal skin traumatized. either way, you dont have to worry as these generally resolve in 5-6 days , just keep the ear dry and not let water enter his ear.
no medications are required!
Please avoid using q tips.
Thanks
Well, yes it is possible that the ear drum may be damaged or the ear canal skin traumatized. either way, you dont have to worry as these generally resolve in 5-6 days , just keep the ear dry and not let water enter his ear.
no medications are required!
Please avoid using q tips.
Thanks
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