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9 possible causes of 'Discharge from ear'
Click to view article 1. Ear discharge
Ear discharge is drainage of blood, ear wax, pus, or fluid from the ear.Drainage from the ear; Otorrhea; Ear ...

Symptoms:

  • Discharge from ear
Click to view article 2. Ear Infection
Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear space, which lies behind the eardrum(tympanic membrane). It is...

Symptoms:

  • Fullness in the ear
  • Feeding difficulties
  • Tender mastoid
  • Hearing loss on one side
  • Discharge from ear
Click to view article 3. Head injury
A head injury is any trauma that leads to injury of the scalp, skull, or brain. The injuries can range from a...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Disorders of communication
  • Vertigo
  • Oversensitive hearing
  • Headache severe
  • Discharge from ear
4. Otitis Externa
Otitis externa refers to an infection of the ear canal(outer ear), the tube leading from the outside opening ...

Symptoms:

  • Hearing impairment
  • Hearing loss on one side
  • Partial hearing loss
  • Discharge from ear
  • Earache
Click to view article 5. Ruptured eardrum
A ruptured or perforated eardrum is an opening in the tympanic membrane(eardrum).Tympanic membrane perforatio...

Symptoms:

  • Bleeding from ear
  • Fullness in the ear
  • Discharge from ear
  • Earache
  • Tinnitus
6. Foreign Objects
Identification and Topographic Localization of Metallic Foreign Bodies by Metal Detector." Journal of Pediatr...

Symptoms:

  • Bleeding
  • Frequent ear infections
  • Pain
  • Nausea
  • Discharge from ear
Click to view article 7. Mastoiditis
Mastoiditis is an infection of the mastoid bone of the skull. The mastoid is located just behind the outside ...

Symptoms:

  • Discharge from ear
  • Red ears
  • Fever
  • Earache
  • Feels hot to touch
Click to view article 8. Malignant otitis externa
Malignant otitis externa is a disorder involving inflammation and damage of the bones and cartilage at the ba...

Symptoms:

  • Fullness in the ear
  • Red ears
  • Difficulty staying asleep
  • Fever
  • Discharge from ear
Click to view article 9. Skull fracture
A skull fracture is a fracture or break in the cranial(skull) bones. See also concussion.Basilar skull fractu...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Drowsiness
  • Irritability
  • Seizures
  • Bleeding from ear
  • Discharge from ear
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