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After swimming , wiped ears with towel & was spotting a bit, not spotting now..ears don't hurt at all. any ideas?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Spotting from ear: If you were diving while swimming, in more that 8-10 feet of water, compression of your ear drum man cause minor bleeding. If it has ceased, you are probably OK, but if it recurs, see your provider for an exam.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/18/2017

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A member asked:

After swimming , wiped ears with towel & was spotting a bit, not spotting now..ears don't hurt at all. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

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