Question 1

can my eardrums be damaged by loud noises?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: Loud noises can involve sound energy sufficient enough to damage the eardrum. Not sure why you ask, but if suspected worth a visit to a doctor to have a look.

Question 2

reconstuctive eardrum is it successful?

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Depends on cause: It can be successful - the success rate depends on the individual circumstance.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of perforated eardrums?

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss +: Discharge from the ear.  Ear drum perforation is one of the complications of infections in the middle ear.  The symptoms of otitis media include pain, fever, loss of hearing in the affected ear and on perforation of the ear drum discharge into the external auditory canal.

Question 4

is hearing supposed to be muffled? and eardrums inflexible?

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See doctor: Need to have ears examined. Could be wax causing the issue or the sinuses. Get your exam

Question 5

what is a dull eardrum?

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Dull can be normal: A dull ear drum simply means it is not as translucent as a completely normal ear. This can be due to scaring from previous infections, mucoid fluid in the middle ear space or a thickened ear drum. The first step in determining the cause is a good ear exam followed by an audiogram (hearing test).

Question 6

what does dull eardrum mean?

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Depends: A dull or absent light reflex from the eardrum may be a sign of a middle ear infection or fluid. The eardrum may be red and bulging if there is an infection. Amber liquid or bubbles behind the eardrum are often seen if fluid collects in the middle ear.
So basically, the appearance of the eardrum must correlate with other signs and symptoms. See ENT doc for best advice.

Question 7

is eardrum popping bad for you?

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No: No, the "popping" you hear is the pressure equalization occurring.  Just be sure to not force the pop, or you risk rupturing the tympanic membrane.

Question 8

what does a "dull' eardrum mean?

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Dull: An ear drum shines a reflection that we call a cone of light when it is healthy and has no fluid or pus or blood behind it.  If an ear drum is dull, the cone of light is, likely, diminished or not noted and there could be an infection, pressure changes, or some fluid behind the ear drum.

Question 9

what is granuloma on the eardrum?

Accepted Answer

Infected tissue: Granulomas, wherever they occur, are infected tissue. On the ear drum area, they are often seen coming from ear tubes. It should be treated with a topical antibiotic and steroid combination like ciprodex. A follow-up exam should occur after treatment by an ENT, for a diagnosis and further treatment or biopsey if not resolved.

Question 10

what is the cost of eardrum surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on many factors..... Insurance, one or 2 ears, in office or surgery center, type of anesthesia, which ear drum surgery is actually taking place. The question is not specific...Need more detail to answer the question. Sorry couldn't be more help.

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