Blood After Ear Exam

• If your doctor had to remove ear wax in order to see the eardrum, about 10% of the time this causes a small scratch to the lining of the ear canal. Usually the scratch oozes 1 or 2 drops of blood and then clots.
• This should heal up completely in a few days.
• It shouldn't affect the hearing.
• Don't put anything in the ear canal because it will probably re-start the bleeding.
• Call Your Doctor If: Bleeding continues or recurs