Understanding Ear Bruising

• Falls,
• Car accidents,
• Sports injuries,
• Fights may tear the eardrum,
• Dislocate the ossicles (tiny ear bones),
• Damage the inner ear.
• Wrestlers,
• Boxers,
• Blood clots then can block blood flow to the cartilage of the outer ear.

If the blood does not get drained, over time, the ear cartilage will look rippled, lumpy and swollen (kind of like a cauliflower). A change in the shape of your ear

• Tinnitus (ringing in your ears)
• Hearing loss
• Swelling in your face
• Blurry vision
• Bleeding from your ear
• Headaches

If your ear becomes infected, you may experience the following symptoms:

• Pus drainage
• Further swelling
• More pain
• Fever

• Children who experience trauma to the outer ear, resulting in swelling and bruising, should seek immediate medical attention.
• If blood accumulates and obstructs blood flow to the cartilage, surgical intervention may be necessary to prevent scarring (cauliflower ear). Fortunately, most traumatic eardrum injuries will

• Another tip is to rest and try to keep your weight off the bruised heel as much as possible.
• Additionally, you can hold ice directly to your heel for some relief.
• If you want to take extra precautions, you can tape up the heel to prevent further injury.
• Lastly, elevating the bruised heel on a pillow can also help.