What Causes Bleeding And Weird Noises From Ear?

Posted on Sun, 13 Mar 2016

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Sun, 13 Mar 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have had the flu. I've been to see a Phys Assistant and was not diagnosed with ear trouble. Now 3 days later my ear has popcorn popping noises coming from it and is bleeding. What should I do next?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
ASOM (Acute suppurative otitis media )

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description, it appears to acute suppurative otitis media. You need to consult your GP or an ENT specialist to examine the affected ear. Oral antibiotics need to be prescribed in addition to local hygiene and removal of any foreign body if present.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

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