10 Ruptured Eardrum Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #9: Pus Discharge
If there are unwanted pathogens in our bodies then our immune system will send in white blood cells to deal with them. These cells will help kill the intruders, while the white blood cells themselves will also often be spent in the battle. This produces a yellow/green, sticky substance that we know as pus.
In the case of an injury, such as a ruptured eardrum, the wound will be exposed to pathogens. This means that the white blood cells have to do their thing, resulting in a pus-filled discharge coming from the ear. The pus should stop coming from the ear as the wound is healed.
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