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3 days ago i went to the doctors because i thought i had an ear infection, i did and got antibiotics. yesterday it started bleeding. how to stop it?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Bleeding: Your ear drum may have ruptured. Ear drops with antibiotics and steroid medication may help. Keep it dry. All the best.

Answered 7/24/2015

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A member asked:

3 days ago i went to the doctors because i thought i had an ear infection, i did and got antibiotics. yesterday it started bleeding. how to stop it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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