How to Cope With Bleeding Ears

Bleeding ears can be the symptom of a major problem or just a minor annoyance. There are several ways that you can cope with the bleeding, including ignoring the problem if it is nothing more than an inconvenience. Consult a doctor, clean the area and watch for any signs that this small problem may be turning into something more serious.

Things You'll Need

• Salt
• Hot water
• Rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide
• Topical cream

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Instructions

• 1

  Soak your ears in hot water mixed with table salt for 10 to 15 minutes at a time if the problem is on the outside of your ear. The hot water will reduce the pain, while the salt can draw out any infection.

• 2

  Use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide on the outside of the ear to help the healing. If you have an infection, this will scab over the area.

• 3

  Apply a topical cream onto the ear. You can obtain cream from a doctor or use an over-the-counter cream to numb the ear and help with any discomfort.

• 4

  Limit the amount of pain killers you use, including over the counter pain relievers such as aspirin. They thin your blood which increases your bleeding.