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Injured The Ear Drum Accidentally. Having Bleeding. Cleaned With Peroxide. Will It Heal Of Its Own?

so i was cleaning my ear and poked my ear drum pretty hard . it started bleeding so i cleaned it with peroxided and water and another q tip being much more carefully for obvious reasons . it continued to bleed into the day so i went to the urgent care but didn t really get any answers besides the obvious you pocked a hole in the membrane !! beside just keeping cotton covering the ear opening . what should i do if any thing to care for this ?is there a solution to help like the swimmers ear stuff ? or is it a strictly leave it alone deal ? and does the ear drum ever heal and how long on average does that take ? thank you for your help
Thu, 2 Jan 2014
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Pediatrician 's  Response
Hi
Thanks for your query
I can feel your concern
yes it will heal on its own I recommend to have a proper clinical examination.
Hope it helps
Wishing a speedy recovery
Regards
Dr imran
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Injured The Ear Drum Accidentally. Having Bleeding. Cleaned With Peroxide. Will It Heal Of Its Own?

Hi Thanks for your query I can feel your concern yes it will heal on its own I recommend to have a proper clinical examination. Hope it helps Wishing a speedy recovery Regards Dr imran