10 Symptoms of Otitis Media
Symptom #3: Ear Discharge
It is normal for the ear to discharge earwax, a fluid the body itself produces and has the function of cleaning the ear out and preventing bacteria or dust to enter inside the ear. During infection of this area, the body might start to produce this fluid excessively, trying to get rid of the bacteria creating the discomfort.
As the infection progresses, pus may appear and start to leak out of the affected ear. In some cases, otitis media may even lead to blood discharge from the ear. As this symptom also occurs in other conditions such as a ruptured eardrum, it is an indicator to get medical help and find out the reason behind it.
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