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A member asked:

Cleaning ear with q tip and small amounts of blood comes out , ever time even weeks after first time ? what could this be

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Stop the Q-tips: Sine there is no app yet for looking inside ears yet, i suggest you see your doctor for an examination. Your doctor will likely tell you stop sticking cotton tipped swab sticks in your ear.

Answered 11/14/2017

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