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Bad ear infection. had a plugged ear. it finally popped and has been bleeding on and off for 2 days now. i'm on antibiotics. is this normal??
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Ruptured ear drum : Sounds like a ruptured ear drum. It is a good idea to finish your prescribed abx but I would call your doctor to see if they want to add some abx ear drops. Do not stick anything in your ear to clean it out and do not use any OTC ear drops.
Answered 2/6/2016
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