Question 1

is it normal for having a ruptured ear drum that is itchy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A perforated ear drum is typically insensate. So, if you have itchiness, its cause can be the same as somebody without a perforated ear drum.

Question 2

ruptured ear drum that is itchy, does that mean is healing or what?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The same nerves that carry pain sensation are also responsible for itch. It's possible that the healing of damaged surface nerves is making it itch. It could also be dry skin in the ear canal because the fluid that is normally behind the ear drum can now get into the external ear canal. If it persists for more than 7-10 days, you should see a doctor to make sure there's no infection in the canal.

Question 3

is it bad luck or bad genes that made me develop ear drum rupture?

Accepted Answer

Nothing genetic: I am not aware of any geneticly linked predisposition to ear drum rupture. The ear drum is tucked away in a strong bone protected from most outside events. Cupping injury( in a fight) or proximity to a blast might generate pressure waves that would rupture your drum. With any middle ear infection a rupture might occur & essentially all kids have them but not so many adults.

Question 4

are there things i can do myself to treat ear drum rupture?

Accepted Answer

Best to be seen: An eardrum rupture is usually a pinpoint perforation to let the infection out and most heal on their own with no problem. With a perforation though it is best to be seen...You may need antibiotic drops. The usual things i recommend for ear infections like garlic and willow oil cannot be used with a perforation. Chinese medicine can help and so can your doc.

Question 5

sure, i've heard of ear drum rupture. but now that i have it, i want to know what is really happening in my body.?

Accepted Answer

Ear drum rupture: Ear drum rupture could be traumatic or due to infection of the mioddle ear with increased middle ear pressure. Most heal on their own in a afew weeks. You should take care not to habve water go into your ears. The proximnity of the mioddle ear and inner ear to the brain can cause serious brain infections. Most ruptured drums are not to worry about though.

Question 6

my mother has ear drum rupture. does that mean anything significant?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: It depends on the cause, but most of the time ruptured ear drums heal quite quickly and have no long term effects of hearing.

Question 7

my doctor diagnosed me with ear drum rupture. just checking - what's the best treatment.?

Accepted Answer

Usually...: ...Ear drops and watchful waiting. Once the problem that caused the rupture is resolved, most eardrums will heal on their own.

Question 8

when you get a paper patch to fix an eardrum does your ear feel itchy after ?

Accepted Answer

Paper patch: It can.  Healing can be accompanied by itching.  This is normal.

Question 9

how can i rupture my own ear drum?

Accepted Answer

Various reasons: Trauma
forceful sneezing/noseblowing
infection
altitude changes
diving
irregular growths.

Question 10

how to determine if ear drum is ruptured?

Accepted Answer

Discharge: Ear drum rupture usually is caused by an acute ear infection.  Commonly, a bloody and/or purulent discharge occurs that may be accompanied by pain.  An ear exam by your physician should be able to tell you if your ear drum is ruptured.

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Is it bad luck or bad genes that made me develop ear drum rupture?

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Are there things i can do myself to treat ear drum rupture?

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Sure, i've heard of ear drum rupture. but now that i have it, i want to know what is really happening in my body.?

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My mother has ear drum rupture. does that mean anything significant?

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My doctor diagnosed me with ear drum rupture. just checking - what's the best treatment.?

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When you get a paper patch to fix an eardrum does your ear feel itchy after ?

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How can i rupture my own ear drum?

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