How long should a perforated eardrum leak from ear infection?

[L0tsofquestions]

I have had an ear infection for a week with a perforated eardrum. It came on really fast, and was pretty painful, so I went to urgent care and started antibiotics the day this started. I am wondering if it is normal for my ear to still be leaking clear/yellowish fluid after a week? It has improved, as it used to be bloody fluid. I just started a new job and my health inurance won't kick in for a month, so I'm paying out of pocket every time I see a health care professional. Would be helpful to know if this is just a normal timeframe for healing or indicitive of a problem.

[specialmom]

Hi, just seeing this. Sorry!  It should have cleared up in a few days. Did it? All better now? If not, you should be re evaluated. MOST eardrum perforations heal. Not all though and those that don't leave you open to recurrent ear infections. Hope the insurance kicks in soon. Mine requires a hefty amount for the deductible so it feels like I'm paying out of pocket for awhile. anyway, how are you now?

[SassyLassie]

Hello, you should probably ask you doctor this, I am not sure, but I would think that it probably isn't normal.