- 1. Perforation of the eardrum
- 2. Otitis media
- 3. Barotrauma
- 4. Object stuck in the ear
- 5. Head injury
Bleeding in the ear can be caused by some factors, such as a ruptured eardrum, ear infection, barotrauma, head injury, or the presence of an object that is stuck in the ear, for example.
The ideal in these cases is to go immediately to the doctor to make the diagnosis and the appropriate treatment, in order to avoid possible complications.
1. Perforation of the eardrum
The eardrum perforation can cause symptoms such as bleeding in the ear, pain and discomfort in the area, hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo that can be accompanied by nausea or vomiting. Know what can cause perforation of the eardrum.
What to do: eardrum perforations usually regenerate after a few weeks, however, during this period, protect your ear with a cotton pad or a suitable plug when in contact with water. The doctor may also recommend the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs.
2. Otitis media
Otitis media is an inflammation of the ear, which usually results from an infection and can cause symptoms such as pressure or pain at the site, fever, balance problems and fluid secretion. Learn how to identify otitis media.
What to do: the treatment depends on the agent that causes the otitis, but it is usually done with painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs and, when necessary, the doctor can also prescribe an antibiotic.
3. Barotrauma
Barotrauma of the ear is characterized by a large pressure difference between the outer region of the ear canal and the inner region, which can happen when sudden changes in altitude occur, which can cause damage to the eardrum.
What to do: generally, treatment consists of administering painkillers and, in more severe cases, it may be necessary to resort to surgical correction.
4. Object stuck in the ear
Bleeding resulting from objects that get stuck in the ear, usually occurs in children, and can be dangerous if not detected in time.
What to do: you should always avoid leaving small objects within reach of children. If any object gets stuck in the ear, the ideal is to go immediately to the otorhinolaryngologist, so that this object is removed with suitable tools.
5. Head injury
In some cases, a head injury caused by a fall, accident or blow can lead to blood in the ear, which can be a sign of bleeding around the brain.
What to do: In these cases, you must go immediately to the medical emergency and perform diagnostic tests, in order to prevent serious damage to the brain.
