The main causes of bleeding from the ear are abrasions of the outer ear canal wall, herpetic tympanitis, perforation of the eardrum, and fractures at the base of the skull from tumors in the ear. If you find that your ear is bleeding, there is no need to panic. You can lie on your side and let the blood flow out naturally, do not take the risk of using medication, and wait for a doctor’s consultation.
1. Abrasions of the outer ear canal wall are mostly caused by ear pulling. In this case, you will feel pain in the ear and the bleeding will not be much.
2. Herpetic tympanitis is a viral infection that starts with heavy ear pain, followed by bleeding, pain relief and gradual healing without sequelae.
3. Tympanic membrane perforation is caused by otitis media or trauma, with a small amount of bleeding, and requires professional medical attention.
4. Skull base fractures are usually caused by more serious trauma: car accidents, high falls, impacts, etc., which are more dangerous. Sometimes the skull base fracture can bleed out from the ear, which is not only bleeding, but may also have cerebrospinal fluid leakage, that is, intracranial and extracranial communication.
In the case of bleeding from the ear, it depends on the size of the bleeding, the location of the wound, and the symptoms of the bleeding to use the appropriate method, but in most cases, it is important to see a doctor. This is because this location of the ear is less able to heal itself.