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What Does Bleeding From Ears When Having Cough Indicate?
Question: FRESH BLOOD IS SEEPING FROM MY RIGHT EAR. I HAVE A COLD, I HAVE BEEN COUGHING VERY HARD A LOT. WOULD MY COUGHING CAUSE THE BLEEDING OR IS IT SOMETHING ELSE?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A REPLY? SHOULD I GO TO THE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL NOW?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A REPLY? SHOULD I GO TO THE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL NOW?
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
thanks for sending your question.
I suspect that you may have ruptured your eardrum which may be contributing to some of the bleeding you are experiencing.
It's possible that vigorous coughing may have contributed to this particular issue. If you are still noticing blood seeping from your ear then I think you should go to a local emergency room or urgent care facility for evaluation.
if it appears that the bleeding has stopped and you are the ways feel well then I think you can wait till morning to visit with a physician. Otherwise I would try to get in evaluation as soon as possible.
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
thanks for sending your question.
I suspect that you may have ruptured your eardrum which may be contributing to some of the bleeding you are experiencing.
It's possible that vigorous coughing may have contributed to this particular issue. If you are still noticing blood seeping from your ear then I think you should go to a local emergency room or urgent care facility for evaluation.
if it appears that the bleeding has stopped and you are the ways feel well then I think you can wait till morning to visit with a physician. Otherwise I would try to get in evaluation as soon as possible.
Dr. Galamaga
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