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Q tip to far in the ear

2018-03-28 05:28:49
I was cleaning my daughters ears tonight. She moved and the tip went to far. Her ear started bleeding a little and she cried for a minute. She says that she can hear fine and has gone back to normal activity. I’m still freaking out. What should I do?
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You may have injured skin of the ear canal in which case usually it will heal within few days to week without any medications. If there is any injury to ear drum then special care to be taken to keep the ear dry and usual healing takes place in few weeks
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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