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I saw blood in my ear when i cleaned with q tip? is this normal?

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Dr. Richard Mangus answered

Specializes in Hepatology

Blood not normal: Blood in the ear is not normal. However, the blood is not necessarily dangerous. The skin in the ear can be quite sensitive. So, if you are cleaning too aggressively, it can bleed. Also, if you have had an infection or injury, there can be bleeding. The best thing to do would be to have a physician look into the ear. Visualization of the skin and ear drum will likely give you an answer.

Answered 5/14/2018

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Not normal: But could be a simple scratch if you had to trauma. If it is persistent, see your doc.

Answered 6/4/2016

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Dont clean it: You should not be sticking anything in your ear including a q tip.

Answered 8/3/2016

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