How to stop bleeding from the ear when the blood does not clot

Nov 15, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
Bleeding from the ear that does not clot requires different hemostatic methods depending on the site of bleeding, commonly seen in bleeding from the auricle and the ear canal. Bleeding from the auricle is mostly due to rupture of subcutaneous blood vessels and is generally managed by local compression using a cotton swab or cotton ball to stop the bleeding. Bleeding within the ear canal is difficult to control and requires prompt medical attention at a hospital.

When bleeding from the ear does not clot, different hemostasis methods should be applied depending on the location of the bleeding, commonly seen in bleeding from the auricle or within the ear canal. Early treatment is recommended to prevent hearing damage. The specific treatment methods are as follows:

1. Use a cotton swab for local pressure hemostasis, or apply a cotton ball to exert pressure and stop the bleeding.

2. Hemostatic agents such as Yunnan Baiyao can be applied to the cotton swab or cotton ball to achieve faster localized止血 effect.

3. If bleeding persists after these measures, seek immediate medical attention. Doctors may perform emergency surgery based on the site of bleeding to fundamentally resolve the issue of non-clotting hemorrhage. Postoperative antibiotic therapy is required to prevent infection, with medications such as amoxicillin capsules or cefixime capsules prescribed as needed.