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What Is The Blood Discharge From The Ears?

I went to the doctor today because of a head cold and severe ear pain. The doctor said inside my ear looked swollen and almost bloody. After a shower this afternoon I experienced a slow discharge of blood from the ear as well as an intermittent popping sound. IS this cause for alarm or simply due to the infection?
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Hi,

Blood discharge from ear after cold and ear pain is a cause of alarm for the following reasons:
- This indicates that the infection and inflammation has been transmitted from nose to the ear through eustachian tube
- Needs proper clinical evaluation, examination
- Oral and nasal decongestant
- Oral steroid as strong anti-inflammatory
- Antibiotic if there is any evidence of an infection
- Tympanotomy that is clearing the fluid after surgery to open up the ear drum in a classical manner
- Ear drops as would be suggested
- Complete the courses till cured well

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

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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What Is The Blood Discharge From The Ears?

Hi, Blood discharge from ear after cold and ear pain is a cause of alarm for the following reasons: - This indicates that the infection and inflammation has been transmitted from nose to the ear through eustachian tube - Needs proper clinical evaluation, examination - Oral and nasal decongestant - Oral steroid as strong anti-inflammatory - Antibiotic if there is any evidence of an infection - Tympanotomy that is clearing the fluid after surgery to open up the ear drum in a classical manner - Ear drops as would be suggested - Complete the courses till cured well Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon