Is a bleeding sore on my external ear bad?

Where is my ear bleeding from?

• I put my finger inside my ear, and angled it causing a vacuum effect. It felt as if ear wax was being removed. I slowly pulled my finger out while it was still pressurized. When I fully pulled my finger out, it was covered in blood. Dark dried blood (and/or ear wax. I'm not sure) and fresh blood, covering part of my finger. I quickly grabbed some Q-tips and cleaned it up to find out if it was bleeding excessively or not, and to clean the blood out of my ear. After cleaning my ear with a handful of Q-tips, the fresh blood was entirely gone. My ear does not hurt, I feel a slight irritation, but no pain. I have no recollection of having my ear bleed before. What is the most likely source of the bleeding, and what would most likely be the result of my inevitable doctor visit?

• Answer:

  The only thing allowed in your ear canal are either your elbow and nothing smaller than a football. You may be OK you may have had a zit in your ear that popped but if you have trouble hearing or pain you should see a doctor. I'd irrigate it with saline (salt water) then tilt the ear to let it run out and dry then put in a drop or 2 of 3% hydrogen peroxide not regular and not alcohol. If the problem problem persists see a doctor. If you are a minor tell your parents and let them handle it. OH and quit putting stuff in your ear unless you want to walk around the rest of your life saying "whaaaaat".