Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
How Can An Ear Canal Abrasion Be Treated?
Question: I accidentally went to deep cleaning my 2 year old daughter 's ear. She cried for like two minutes and then I realized she was bleeding..the bleeding stopped and she is acting normally...I don't know what to do.
Brief Answer:
Information
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
The bleeding could be from an abrasion to the ear canal, but it could be from a punctured ear drum as well. The only way to know is to take her in to be seen by a doctor who can look insider her ear with an otoscope. So take her in to be seen, as it is important to know if the ear drum is punctured. If it is, it will heal, but you will want to take precautions while it is healing.
For the future, I generally recommend that for babies and toddlers, not to go digging in there. For little kids who have a problem with ear wax accumulation, I recommend Sweet Oil. You can drip it in the ear, and then just leave it and wipe away the oil from the outer ear when it drips out. No need for Q tips or irrigation. And it is safe for babies.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
Information
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
The bleeding could be from an abrasion to the ear canal, but it could be from a punctured ear drum as well. The only way to know is to take her in to be seen by a doctor who can look insider her ear with an otoscope. So take her in to be seen, as it is important to know if the ear drum is punctured. If it is, it will heal, but you will want to take precautions while it is healing.
For the future, I generally recommend that for babies and toddlers, not to go digging in there. For little kids who have a problem with ear wax accumulation, I recommend Sweet Oil. You can drip it in the ear, and then just leave it and wipe away the oil from the outer ear when it drips out. No need for Q tips or irrigation. And it is safe for babies.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Should I take her now to the ER, or I could wait until tomorrow morning?
Brief Answer:
go in tonight
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Since there was bleeding, it would be best to take her in to the ER tonight.
go in tonight
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Since there was bleeding, it would be best to take her in to the ER tonight.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
