Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

• You think your child has a serious injury
• Bleeding won't stop after 10 minutes of direct pressure
• Skin is split open or gaping and may need stitches
• Outer upper ear is very swollen
• Pointed object was inserted into the ear canal
• Clear fluid is draining from the ear canal
• Walking is unsteady
• Severe pain
• Age under 1 year old