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My 6 year old daughter has a bleeding ear which i noticed this morning. it is still bleeding and she has had grommets for the past 3 years now.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

It happens: This sometimes happens as the grommets begin to detach from the eardrum. It could also represent a scratch in the canal. It would be worth a look for verification.

Answered 12/31/2017

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A member asked:

My 6 year old daughter has a bleeding ear which i noticed this morning. it is still bleeding and she has had grommets for the past 3 years now.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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