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Blood is slowly draining from one ear canal, no trauma or earache?

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Dr. Thomas Benda, jr answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Needs exam: Sometimes old blood drains from the ear canal long after it first formed. A mild external ear infection could cause some light bleeding. Either way the ear likely needs to be cleaned out and evaluated. I would recommend an ent, or your family doctor take a look.

Answered 12/1/2018

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