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What to do if i have a perforated eardrum and what to do if i have a few questions 1) when will the blood clear up?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

It will heal soon: the bleeding should stop soon. and usually the drum is healed in a couple of weeks. You still need to see your family physician to determine the possible cause of the rupture, trauma vs infection.

Answered 8/19/2014

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