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A member asked:

My son pushed q tip into his ear and it was bleeding what do i do?

11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

I would check: With peds to be sure ear drum not ruptured.

Dr Jackson and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/13/2015

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Consultation: The bleeding can be from an injury to the ear canal, or the injury might be deeper. You should immediately consult with an ENT or your family physician to take a look inside the ear.

Dr Singh and 9 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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