{"id":2290,"date":"2021-06-23T17:24:13","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T21:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/?p=2290"},"modified":"2021-06-23T17:24:18","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T21:24:18","slug":"what-causes-the-ear-to-bleed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/what-causes-the-ear-to-bleed\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes the Ear to Bleed?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If there\u2019s blood coming from the ears, even if it\u2019s just a little bit, it can be alarming. While a bleeding ear is not usually the sign of anything too serious, it\u2019s important to seek treatment promptly just in case. Below we review the common causes of a bleeding ear, treatment options and when to see a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Causes of a Bleeding Ear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ear-exam-bleeding-ears.jpeg\" alt=\"Man gets an ear exam.\" class=\"wp-image-2292\" width=\"207\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ear-exam-bleeding-ears.jpeg 867w, https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ear-exam-bleeding-ears-768x1152.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/ent\/eardrum-perforation\/\" target=\"_blank\">most common<\/a> cause of a bleeding ear is a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/15581-ruptured-eardrum-acutely-perforated-tympanic-membrane\" target=\"_blank\">ruptured or perforated eardrum<\/a>. The eardrum is the thin membrane between the ear canal and the middle ear that vibrates in response to sound waves passing through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A ruptured eardrum can be caused by an ear infection, sudden changes in air pressure like when taking off from <a href=\"https:\/\/fwairport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ft. Wayne International Airport<\/a>, trauma from sticking something in the ear like a cotton swab and exposure to extremely loud noises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to a bleeding ear, symptoms of a ruptured eardrum include earache, hearing loss, dizziness and tinnitus (ringing in the ears).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other possible causes of a bleeding ear. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>An object stuck in the ear.<\/li><li>A pimple or scab in the ear.<\/li><li>A blow to the head.<\/li><li>Ear or skull base <a href=\"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/ent\/acoustic-neuromas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cancer<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Treatment for a Bleeding Ear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a minor ruptured eardrum, your doctor may recommend resting until it has healed on its own along with taking antibiotics to prevent an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some perforations need to be treated by an ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician. This may entail either placing a patch over the perforation or performing surgery wherein tissue from another area is used to patch the hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your ear is bleeding due to another condition, an appropriate treatment will be recommended by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>When to See a Doctor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your ear begins bleeding, you should schedule an appointment with your doctor to determine the cause and the appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should seek immediate medical attention if you hit your head, or if you also experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dizziness.<\/li><li>Vomiting.<\/li><li>Hearing loss.<\/li><li>Bleeding from the nose.<\/li><li>Vision problems.<\/li><li>Confusion.<\/li><li>Loss of consciousness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about what to do about a bleeding ear or to schedule an appointment with an expert ENT physician, call Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Associates, P.C. today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s blood coming from the ears, even if it\u2019s just a little bit, it can be alarming. 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