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What causes blood in ear wax?
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Blood in ear wax: Trauma, inflammation or infection.
Answered 12/19/2018
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Q tips: Probably using Q tips or other objects in ear. See ENT doc if bleeding persists.
Answered 4/2/2018
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Trauma- inflammation: You should contact your doctor any time you experience bleeding from the ear.
Answered 9/6/2018
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