Question 1

what does a humming in your ear mean?

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Tinnitus: Tinnitus is experiencing the sensation of sound that is not physically there. Most forms of tinnitus (ringing in the ear) is very common and not concerning. But when the sound is a pulsing sensation or if it is just on one side it should then be checked by an ENT (it could represent abnormal blood flow associated with different benign tumors) - although this is not common, it must be ruled out.

Question 2

what it means when the inside of your ear peels?

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Infection: Could be an infectious process, dermatitis.

Question 3

what does it mean when 2 knots are behind your ear?

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Palpable area: The expression "knots" in that context would refer to 2 palpable areas of some etiology.

Question 4

what does it mean if your ear bleeds after cleaning?

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Depends: Depends on what you cleaned it with. A q-tip can  cut the ear canal or perforate an ear drum. Nothing smaller than your elbow in your ear.  See your doctor  to see what the cause is.

Question 5

what does it mean when it feels like you have fluid in your ear ?

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See below: It probably means you have fluid in the middle ear.  If it persists, see your doctor.

Question 6

what does it mean if it feels like something driping down your head in your ear or the feeling of something trying too come out of your ear ?

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Morgellons-disease: Likely morgellons-disease. Hard problem to deal with. See Dermatologist to rule out disease.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/morgellons-disease/art-20044996

Question 7

what does it mean when inside your ear always itches?

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Many possibilities: There are many types and causes of skin rashes.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 8

what exactly does it mean if blood comes out of your ear?

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Trauma: Have you tried to clean out your ears with a q tip or other tool.  The bleeding is likely to be from trauma to the ear canal.

Question 9

what does it mean when your ear really hurts and is bleeding?

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Ear ache/bleeding: Ear ache and bleeding sounds like acute otitis media or boil in the outer ear canal. However, other diagnosis like serious infection or ear drum rupture? Advise seeing your primary physician for work up, inspection of the ear and possible need for antibiotic therapy.

Question 10

what does it mean if the top of your ear turns red and gets hot?

Accepted Answer

Vasodilation: This is a similar reaction as blushing where certain stimuli cause the tiny blood vessels in the skin of the ear to dilate causing redness and warmth. Precipitating factors could be hormonal swings, temperature changes, anxiety, spices,alcohol, embarrassment.

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