Have An Ear Infection, Bleeding After Scratching It. Used Ear Drops. Will It Heal By Itself?
I have a ear infection and I was scratching it with a cotton bud ( I know it was a bad idea) and it started bleeding it has stopped now but there is dry blood I'm not really sure because I can't reach it but can I use ear drops now that was prescribed by my doctor for my ear infection or should I wait a few days for it to heal
Dear, this is to remind you that scratching or pricking ear canal is a wrong practice . it may lead to infection in external auditory canal ,called otitis externa. presently you can wait for few days and the crust will disappear on its on. but still you can consult the Specialist if you don’t get relief as on examination the findings may be different and line of treatment may have to be changed. Please don’t hesitate to consult and ask for any more query. i will be pleased to answer. Yours sincerely The Health Caremagic Medical Team
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Have An Ear Infection, Bleeding After Scratching It. Used Ear Drops. Will It Heal By Itself?
Dear, this is to remind you that scratching or pricking ear canal is a wrong practice . it may lead to infection in external auditory canal ,called otitis externa. presently you can wait for few days and the crust will disappear on its on. but still you can consult the Specialist if you don’t get relief as on examination the findings may be different and line of treatment may have to be changed. Please don’t hesitate to consult and ask for any more query. i will be pleased to answer. Yours sincerely The Health Caremagic Medical Team