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Are Bleeding And Pressure In Ear Signs Of Ear Damage?

Posted on Tue, 25 Aug 2015

Question: I think I damaged my ear drum cleaning out my ear. It has been bleeding a little and I am feeling some pressure. How can I treat it or do I need to see someone?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would need some info

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to Health Care Magic.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.

In order to help you better , I would like you to give me some more information,

I will here by ask you some relevant questions to fill up the information gap.

1)How much blood is there?
2) Any pain?
3) Did you have an old ear issue
4) What have you done for it so far?
5) Is medical help easily available if sought?
6) Any vertigo headache?

Waiting for your input

Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S ( Licensed Family practitioner)

Resident M.D.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (5 minutes later)

Not a whole lot of blood. it dries around the opening and there is some in the canal.
No pain
No old ear issue
Haven't done anything
Can go to an urgent care
No pain just feeling a small amount of pressure
Was dumb and was using a Q tip

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You shouldnt worry much

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,

Thanks for writing back,
according to your symptoms and their severity your eardrum has got some trauma but it does not look greatly damaged, hopefully it is intact.

It usually doesn't need any major treatment or intervension the doctor may decide to start antibiotics to counter possible future infection otherwise it heals by itself.

I would suggest you to keep cleaning the ear canal with a wet cotton Q tip but DO NOT push it too deep to touch the ear drum. It is expected to heal in 15 days to a month.

Here i would like to mention that Qtip can be wet but it shouldnt be soaked...water should not touch your eardrum or stay in ear canal.

I would also suggest you to visit doctor nearby just to let him look into your ear with an otoscope to check the severity if damage ..though it doesnt look severe according to your symptoms.

You might then ask him what should you expect and if you need antibiotics for profilaxis or not?

Don't be much anxious it does not seem to be any major damage but yes it will need care and A single visit to doctor will probably relieve your mind much.

Wish you brisk recovery .

Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (12 minutes later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its my pleasure

Detailed Answer:
Its my pleasure to have helped you..

I am always there for any further query stay blessed.

regards

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar