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Took my out for the day, i woke up and my ear was slightly swollen and a little white stuff and blood came out, how do i treat it and what is it?

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

See doctor: and have it checked, diagnosed then it can be treated.

Answered 10/26/2015

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