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I believe my daughter has an ear infection. she scratched her ear so much til it bled, now she's sleeping?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Possible: Young children may pull or scratch their ears when they are infected or have pressure in them. You should see your pediatrician in the morning.

Answered 9/22/2014

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