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I woke up with a sharp shooting pain in my left ear. noticed that there was a bloody discharge. very itchy inside my ear. what could this be?

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Infection: Could be otitis externa, an infection of the ear canal. Could also be a foreign body. You need to be examined by a physician.

Answered 4/11/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bloody ear: You might have traumatized the ear canal/drum causing the bleeding.Check it out with your doctor.

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