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Had ear infection in dec which cleared after abx but have had loss of hearing on/off clear discharge with bits of blood from ear since jan and crust around outer ear of skin/earwax poss causes pls?
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See ENT doc: Could be an external otitis or earwax or more serious problems. You should see an ENT doc asap.
Answered 9/28/2016
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See doctor: Sounds like there may have been rupture of ear drum during infection. Also your description of external ear suggests skin infection known as impetigo. Recommend seeing your doctor for evaluation.
Answered 3/20/2014
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