Ears with ulceration and bloody discharge

In general, ear ulceration with bloody discharge may be caused by conditions such as furuncles, otitis media, or external otitis. Specific details are as follows:

1. Furuncle

A furuncle is a localized suppurative inflammation caused by infection of hair follicles and sebaceous glands, commonly occurring behind the auricle or on the tragus. Pain and itching caused by the furuncle may lead patients to scratch or rub their ears, further causing the lesion to rupture and discharge a small amount of bloody secretion. Patients can be treated under medical guidance with medications such as procaine penicillin for injection or compound Honeysuckle granules.

2. Otitis Media

Otitis media is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the middle ear, usually caused by bacterial or viral infections. If fluid and blood accumulating in the middle ear cavity cannot drain normally through the eardrum, it may cause perforation of the eardrum, allowing blood to escape externally and form bloody discharge. Patients can follow medical advice to use medications such as clindamycin hydrochloride tablets, azithromycin capsules, or cefixime capsules for treatment.

3. External Otitis

External otitis is an inflammatory condition resulting from infection of the skin in the external auditory canal. Vasodilation and congestion in the external ear canal may lead to blood exudation. Additionally, when patients scratch or clean their ears, they may further irritate the infected area, causing the skin of the external auditory canal to break open and produce a small amount of bloody discharge. Patients can be treated under medical supervision with medications such as penicillin V potassium tablets, amoxicillin tablets, or cefixime granules.

Besides the above causes, other possible reasons include bullous myringitis, tympanic membrane perforation, and sebaceous cysts. If any discomfort or symptoms occur in the ear, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention for thorough diagnosis and appropriate treatment by a physician.