Medical Q&A
Otorhinolaryngology
Why is my ear bleeding suddenly?
Patient Query
Hello Doctor,
I've been on oral antibiotics for a middle ear infection for about five days now, and thankfully, the pain is starting to subside. However, I've noticed that one of my ears has started to bleed. Should I be concerned about this? Could it be a side effect of the infection or the antibiotics? Should I contact my healthcare provider?
Certified Medical Response
Dr. Ahmedi Begum
Otolaryngologist / ENT
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr.Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
Bleeding from the ear could be due to a variety of reasons, including:
1. Trauma or injury to the ear canal.
2. Ruptured eardrum, which can occur due to infection or other factors.
3. Side effects of the antibiotics, although this is less common.
Thanks
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