What should I do if my ear is picked? Popular topics and solutions on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the topic of "how to deal with a pricked ear" has sparked heated discussions on social platforms. Many netizens have injured their ear canals due to improper ear picking or accidental injury, and even caused infections. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with structured data and practical solutions.
1. Statistics of relevant hot spots on the entire network in the past 10 days
| platform | Topic popularity index | main focus |
|---|---|---|
| 856,000 | Safety of children’s ear removal and treatment of bleeding | |
| Tik Tok | 623,000 | Home emergency management methods |
| little red book | 389,000 | Recommended medical cotton swabs and anti-inflammatory ointments |
| Zhihu | 274,000 | Professional doctor advice |
2. Emergency treatment steps for scratched ears
1.Stop operation: Stop ear-picking behavior immediately to avoid secondary injury.
2.Clean the wound: Use a clean cotton swab dipped in physiological saline and wipe gently without going deep into the ear canal.
3.Hemostatic treatment: If bleeding occurs, use sterile gauze to gently press the wound for 5-10 minutes.
4.Disinfection protection: Apply a small amount of iodophor or medical alcohol (avoiding the eardrum area).
5.Watch for symptoms: Avoid getting water into the ears within 24 hours, and observe whether there is redness, swelling or pus.
3. Response plans for different degrees of injury
| Degree of injury | Symptoms | Handling suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| minor abrasions | Mild pain, small amount of bleeding | Home Care Watch |
| moderate damage | Continuous bleeding and significant pain | Seek medical attention within 24 hours |
| severe trauma | Hearing loss, dizziness and nausea | emergency treatment |
4. Preventive measures recommended by doctors
1. Avoid using sharp objects such as nails and hairpins to pick your ears.
2. Use a round-head safety cotton swab to clean only the auricle.
3. Children’s ear removal must be performed by professionals.
4. Earwax has a self-cleaning function, so do not clean it unless necessary.
5. Common misunderstandings hotly discussed by netizens
1.Misunderstanding:Deep disinfection with alcohol can prevent infection
the truth:May irritate wounds and damage eardrums
2.Misunderstanding:Immediately after bleeding, plug the ear canal with cotton
the truth:May carry bacteria deep into the
3.Misunderstanding:If the ear canal is itchy, there is earwax that needs to be cleaned.
the truth:It may be a fungal infection that requires drug treatment
6. When is it necessary to seek medical treatment?
Please go to the hospital's otolaryngology department immediately if the following occurs: continuous bleeding for more than 30 minutes; yellow or green discharge; severe pain accompanied by fever; sudden hearing loss or tinnitus.
According to data from professional organizations, about 15% of cases of ear canal damage caused by improper ear removal will develop otitis externa, and 3% may damage the tympanic membrane. Remind everyone: the skin of the ear canal is very fragile, and only by taking proper care can serious consequences be avoided.
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