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I woke up with dried blood and a stinging pain in my ear. could this be from an ear infection? ive had a runny nose for 2 weeks and taken efferfluc.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Needs exam: This could be from more than one process. A middle ear infection could come up quickly, create enough pressure behind the ear drum that it burst ( relief of pain after). It could be blood from a scratch in the canal if you put anything in it. I would have it looked at.

Answered 5/22/2018

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A member asked:

I woke up with dried blood and a stinging pain in my ear. could this be from an ear infection? ive had a runny nose for 2 weeks and taken efferfluc.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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