Causes, Treatments, and Complications of Bleeding From the Ear
2. Ruptured Eardrum
One of the more serious causes of bleeding from an ear is a ruptured eardrum. The eardrum is a thin membrane that helps protect the middle ear from bacteria. A wide range of issues can rupture this membrane, but the most common are loud sounds, infections, and physical trauma. Ruptured eardrums can lead to infections and hearing loss.
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