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Qtipping right ear noticed a little bit of blood on qtip. no other blood in ear. few days later get head ache on right side & pain under right ear.
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Pain: A cotton swab in the ear canal is not advised. It can too easily cause injury. Without an examination by a doctor there is no way to tell what, if any, damage might have been done. I recommened seeing your doctor and having it examined.
Answered 11/28/2017
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