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While cleaning ear I got a little scratch to the inner side and blood started to come out, after sometime blood stopped but water started to come out( a little sticky).
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It maybe due to mild trauma in your ear canal while cleaning the ear
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1. Keep your ear dry...make sure that there is no water entry into the ear 2. Avoid cleaning your ear
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If symptoms persist beyond 5 days, please visit an ENT consultant for evaluation
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