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What Causes Pain And Bleeding In Ear?

Last night I had an earache for about 2 hours and then it went away....about 3 hours later the pain came back and it was unbearable....it lasted for about 45 minutes and then I heard my right ear pop and the pain stopped....but then my ear was bleeding for quite sometime!! I had to sleep on a towel in my bed and there was plenty of blood on it when I got up! What could this be??
Wed, 3 May 2023
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Hello,

There are a few possible causes of bleeding from your ear, such as infection or a ruptured ear drum. Other medical conditions that can cause bleeding from the ears are barotrauma, foreign body in the ear, etc. Get clinically examined by an ENT, the inside of the ear will be examined with an otoscope for possible damage, debris, or another cause.

If that test returns nothing obvious, then imaging tests like an X-ray or CT scan may be helpful. Lab tests may also be done to evaluate for infection. If infection is detected , it will be treated with antibiotics (doxycycline-100) and analgesics (acetaminophen), warm compress, watchful waiting for response of treatment.

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

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain And Bleeding In Ear?

Hello, There are a few possible causes of bleeding from your ear, such as infection or a ruptured ear drum. Other medical conditions that can cause bleeding from the ears are barotrauma, foreign body in the ear, etc. Get clinically examined by an ENT, the inside of the ear will be examined with an otoscope for possible damage, debris, or another cause. If that test returns nothing obvious, then imaging tests like an X-ray or CT scan may be helpful. Lab tests may also be done to evaluate for infection. If infection is detected , it will be treated with antibiotics (doxycycline-100) and analgesics (acetaminophen), warm compress, watchful waiting for response of treatment. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician