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9 possible causes of 'Discharge from ear'

1. Ear Discharge
Ear discharge is any fluid that comes from the ear. It is also called otorrhea. Most of the time your ears wi...

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 i...

Symptoms:

  • Fullness in the ear
  • Feeding difficulties
  • Tender mastoid
  • Hearing loss on one side
  • Discharge from ear
3. Head Injury
Injuries to your brain, skull, or scalp are all types of head injury. A head injury may be mild or severe dep...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Disorders of communication
  • Oversensitive hearing
  • Headache severe
  • Bleeding eye
  • 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
5. Eardrum Rupture
An eardrum rupture is a small hole or tear in your eardrum, or tympanic membrane. The tympanic membrane is a ...

Symptoms:

  • Bleeding from ear
  • Fullness in the ear
  • Discharge from ear
  • Earache
  • Tinnitus
6. Foreign Objects
Foreign bodies can enter the human body by swallowing, insertion, or traumatic force, either accidentally or ...

Symptoms:

  • Bleeding
  • Frequent ear infections
  • Pain
  • Nausea
  • Discharge from ear
7. Mastoiditis
One of the most important structures in your inner ear is the mastoid bone . Although it's called a bone, the...

Symptoms:

  • Discharge from ear
  • Red ears
  • Fever
  • Earache
  • Feels hot to touch
8. Malignant Otitis Externa
Otitis externa is a common ear infection that is also known as "swimmer's ear." It develops in the inner ear....

Symptoms:

  • Fullness in the ear
  • Red ears
  • Difficulty staying asleep
  • Fever
  • Discharge from ear
9. Skull Fractures
A skull fracture is any break in the cranial bone , also known as the skull. There are many types of skull fr...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Drowsiness
  • Irritability
  • Seizures
  • Bleeding from ear
  • Discharge from ear
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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