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I felt like wax was dislodged in my ear and shifting so i used a q tip and there was blood. should i see a doctor?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes.: Likely no serious damage but best to see ENT doc to check ear. Q tips should not be used in ear.
Answered 10/8/2020
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Yes there are ways: to get wax out without traumatizing your ear with a Q-tip -- which is why you saw blood. You may also have an infection of the external canal. I hope you didn't unwittingly puncture your ear drum - symptoms for that would be lots of fluid loss, hearing loss and pain. Go see a family physician or healthcare provider. Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.
Answered 10/13/2015
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