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I woke up and there was blood on my pillow and then dry blood around and in my ear,no pain, and i use q-tips everynight...any ideas of what it is?

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Dr. Derek Farley answered

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Yes: dont use tips in the ear canal. Bleeding could be from irritation of the canal. I suppose you are lucky it is not painful...

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Answered 8/9/2018

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A member asked:

I woke up and there was blood on my pillow and then dry blood around and in my ear,no pain, and i use q-tips everynight...any ideas of what it is?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Derek Farley answered

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

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