ingannilo Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Cleaning ear.wasn't gentle enough.sharp pain.q-tip came out bloody.I made the decision, which in retrospect may have been a large error, to rinse it out with water. This caused very sharp pain, and I immediatly stopped. I can still hear alright out of it.cannot really afford medical attention all suggestions and advice welcome, asap please. Possibly related to the other ear problem I posted? It's the left guy again. thanks in advance.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffy Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Can you afford to go deaf in that ear? Your biggest problem is infection. Its probably already in there. If you don't get a prescription for antibiotics immediately, you run a huge risk of losing outer ear mechanims, or worse, inner ear destruction (which is much less repairable). Get to a doctor quick. Cheers,Buffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrmdave Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 from: http://health.allrefer.com/health/ruptured-or-perforated-eardrum-treatment.html A ruptured or perforated eardrum usually heals by itself within 2 months. The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and prevent infection. Antibiotics may be used to prevent infection or to treat an existing infection. Analgesics, including over-the-counter medications, may be used to relieve pain. Occasionally, the health care provider may place a patch over the eardrum while it heals. Surgical repair of the eardrum may be needed, if the eardrum does not heal on its own (tympanoplasty). Warmth to the ear may help relieve discomfort. Keep the ear clean and dry while healing. Cotton balls should be placed in the ear while showering or shampooing to prevent water entering the ear. I'd suggest at least contacting your doctor within 48 hours, and seeing if he can prescribe antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingannilo Posted April 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Thank you guys for the speedy responses, I'll be getting in contact with a doctor as soon as I can gather finances. Hopefully this takes care of it's self. What would you gents suggest I do regarding the blood?from an infection standpoint would I be better off to risk introducing other things by trying to clean it with a cotton ball or tissue, or just letting it sit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpjg2fat Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 go to the doctor and run from the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffy Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 What would you gents suggest I do regarding the blood?from an infection standpoint would I be better off to risk introducing other things by trying to clean it with a cotton ball or tissue, or just letting it sit?Let it sit. Anything you do at this point risks forcing nasty germs and bacteria into your ear. The blood coagulating will keep it out (that's what its supposed to do!). Let the doctor clean it out. Its stuff like this where I say, paying the doctor is better than eating. Never put anything in your ear except your elbow,Buffy Chacmool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qfwfq Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Q-tips aren't for cleaning the ear channel and it can even push the wax further in, causing accumulation. The channel should be kept clean with the help of drops, there are different kinds of them. Right now, I guess the best type of drops would be a mix of glycerin and hydrogen peroxide, it ought to help kill the lurking bugs as well as removing wax and excessive clot. Make sure the product doesn't advise against use with ruptured tympanus, follow the maker's instructions and ask the pharmacist about your specific case. Chacmool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1ay Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 A doctor once told me not to stick anything in my ear except for my elbow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingannilo Posted April 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 I spoke to a physician and he advised me to just let it be for a period of three months, plugging the ear with my finger while I shower. Thanks for helping me with this, guys! I was genuinely mortified at first. The elbow thing... cute. Taken to heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwes99_03 Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Interesting, you can afford to spend your time here on a site, talking about a possibly severe injury, but you weren't initially willing to visit a doctor. Hmmm, somethings wrong with people today. Then again doctors and emergency rooms rip everyone off everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingannilo Posted April 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 I'm poor and don't have insurance. I called my old physician in florida (I'm living in PA right now) and he advised me on what to do. I didn't want to call him at home at 10:45 last night. Hypography came to mind as the largest collection of people with medical knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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