I tried cleaning my ears with a bobby pin, and now blood is coming out of my ear. What should I do?

You may have scratched your ear canal or made a hole in your eardrum. It’s best to make an appointment with your doctor so they can look in your ears and check. They may recommend seeing another specialist for treatment or give you some medication to help heal the injury.

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I tried cleaning my ears with a bobby pin, and now blood is coming out of my ear. What should I do?

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