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  • 25 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I was cleaning my ear with a QTip and think I went too far because it started bleeding. It hurts now, but I can still hear okay. Should I be worried, and what should I do about it?

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

visit your ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment.

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Consult a Ent Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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