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HomeHealth QueryENTI was using qtipsearbuds to clean my ear canals an...
  • Female
  • 25 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I was using qtipsearbuds to clean my ear canals and might have gone in too deep because when I pulled it out, it was bloody and now my ear hurts. Could this mean I ruptured my eardrum? What should I do about it?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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Yes there can be ear drum damage so consult ent for the same

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Answered 04/07/2025

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