dried blood in ear

[babyjane67]

Been having alot of itching in both ears for a while now&also some discomfort/pain in them on&off
My left one is particularly playing up at mo&when ive just had good scratch at it again theres bits of dried blood(scabs?)
I know i should probably get them syringed but havent got round to it in a LONG time!
Is any of this signs of an infection?

[LEMmingaround]

Probably just where you have been itching. Before you get them syringed put olive oil in them to soften the wax.

[needtobediscreet]

I agree, warmed olive oil works v well to get rid of ear wax.

[Musicaltheatremum]

Don't get them syringed. Sounds like you have inflammation/infection in the outer ear canal. Get someone to look in them sometime.

[babyjane67]

I wondered that cuz of the intermittrnt pain/discomfort musical
Ive heard somewhere along the line not to have them syringed if tjere is infection there
Praps i should make an app with gp mon

[Megbeth]

It could be Otitis externa.
Probably best to get checked to get drops or cream.
www.patient.co.uk/health/chronic-persistent-otitis-externa#nav-0

[babyjane67]

Megbeth thankyou fir that link.it was very helpful
it does sound as if it could be that other than the discharge.
i havent noticed any of that
Will see if i can get drs app tomorrow i think

[Megbeth]

Glad to help. Hope you get something from the Dr to help.