10 Symptoms of Ear Infections
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #5: Discharge
Discharge through the ear or otorrhea typically occurs when the ear infection is more serious. In this case, the middle ear Might become inflamed, and the inner ear might fill up with fluid.
This fluid needs somewhere to go, so that means that most likely it’s going to leak out your ear when it has a chance. If the tympanic membrane (eardrum) of the patient spontaneously ruptures, it will likely be accompanied by a mucus-like discharge from their ears (purulent otorrhea). The patient might also report sudden relief of pain.
Furthermore, eardrum rupture can be associated with transient hearing loss. Usually, it will heal spontaneously within 2 months.
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