Ear bleeding after gently blowing nose??

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I gently or at least thought I gently blew my nose the left side cause it was running and annoying me but as I blew it I heard a high squeak in my left ear and when I gently checked my ear with a Kleenex it was bleeding not just fluid but actual red blood and bled for 10 minutes... now my ear has stopped bleeding but feels warm and sensitive inside with a dull ache and my hearing on that side has progressively over the last hour become slightly deadened and not as sharp as my right ear ...????

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Dr. Amitkumar Rathi Otologist/ Neurotologist 8 yrs exp Nagpur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Amitkumar Rathi

Otologist/ Neurotologist 8 yrs exp Nagpur

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Hi This manouver which you did might have damaged your ear drum.

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I would suggest you to visit an ent specialist doctor and get yourself examined properly and then take proper treatment accordingly. regards

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