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What Could Cause Popped, Numb And Muffled Ears With Bleeding?

Hi, my ear has just popped and I felt liquid run down which didn't worry me as I have just had a shower and thought I had just got water in my ear but when I wiped it there was quite a bit of blood running down. The bleeding has stopped but my ear feels a bit numb and muffled
Fri, 19 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of popped, numb and muffled ears with bleeding. Well there can be many reasons for muffled ears such as :-

- Eustachian tube blockage or dysfunction .

- Ear fluid accumulation.

- Ear infection ( otitis media ) .

- Endolymphatic hydrops .

Need not to worry. I wold suggest you to consult ENT specialist or otolaryngologist for proper examination and to find out exact cause . Doctor may examine ear with an instrument known as otoscope and also order other test to confirm the diagnosis and treatment. You should try to keep your ear dry and give hot and dry compresses to external ear . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics and expectorants .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Could Cause Popped, Numb And Muffled Ears With Bleeding?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of popped, numb and muffled ears with bleeding. Well there can be many reasons for muffled ears such as :- - Eustachian tube blockage or dysfunction . - Ear fluid accumulation. - Ear infection ( otitis media ) . - Endolymphatic hydrops . Need not to worry. I wold suggest you to consult ENT specialist or otolaryngologist for proper examination and to find out exact cause . Doctor may examine ear with an instrument known as otoscope and also order other test to confirm the diagnosis and treatment. You should try to keep your ear dry and give hot and dry compresses to external ear . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics and expectorants . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari