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What Causes A Scab In The Ear Which Bleeds?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I dont no if i am being over worried but my son has this little scab in his ear and when it comes of it bleeds but this time it came off there was so much blood it caused a puddle of blood build up in his ear and bleed quite a bit for about 5 mintues is this ok or should i be worried my son it 8 months? Thank you
Fri, 26 Feb 2021
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Hi,

Yes this is worrisome as this may be due to an underlying hemangioma. It can be due to granuloma. You should consult an ENT surgeon or a general surgeon for clinical evaluation to know the cause. Supplementary investigations as needed such as MRI angiography if required.

The treatment will obviously depend upon the the exact cause found and can be local cauterization or ligation of hemangioma if present. Do not do anything at home as you do not know what can be an underlying cause and can cause more bleeding or so.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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What Causes A Scab In The Ear Which Bleeds?

Hi, Yes this is worrisome as this may be due to an underlying hemangioma. It can be due to granuloma. You should consult an ENT surgeon or a general surgeon for clinical evaluation to know the cause. Supplementary investigations as needed such as MRI angiography if required. The treatment will obviously depend upon the the exact cause found and can be local cauterization or ligation of hemangioma if present. Do not do anything at home as you do not know what can be an underlying cause and can cause more bleeding or so. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon