My ear has been hurting since I went hiking on Saturday afternoon. It s been very mild since we left the mountain, but then yesterday (Tuesday), I was cleaning my ears with a q tip and it came out with some blood. Today my ear feels a bit clogged and achy. Is this likely an ear infection or something to do with the pressure during hiking? Or is it likely something else? I haven t had a cold or any infections lately that I m aware of.
Hi , Thank for asking to HCM. As per your clinical history it appears that you are having some trauma to your ear canal . Trauma to ear canal cause to ear inflammation leading to clogg and achy ear .
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you Keep ear dry , don’t allow water go inside while bath & use antibiotic + Steroidear drop.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Thanks.
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Hi , Thank for asking to HCM. As per your clinical history it appears that you are having some trauma to your ear canal . Trauma to ear canal cause to ear inflammation leading to clogg and achy ear . If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you Keep ear dry , don’t allow water go inside while bath & use antibiotic + Steroid ear drop. Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Thanks.