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Why is my ear bleeding and why does it have a bad odor and what can i do to stop it?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ear infection: With the symptoms you describe, it sounds like you have a serous otitis media inner ear infection, which usually need to be assessed and treated with antibiotics by a health care provider. Best wishes.

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Answered 4/1/2023

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