Question 1

possible eardrum burst. should we go to er as no drs available today. was painful last night, now minimal discomfort. ?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain : Normally the ER is for significant emergencies. Urgent clinics that can see faster. Sound like you need to see a doctor today.

Question 2

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 3

reconstuctive eardrum is it successful?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

is hearing supposed to be muffled? and eardrums inflexible?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 7

what causes dizziness and a retracted eardrum?

Accepted Answer

Dizziness: You may have a middle ear infection.  You need to see your doctor or an ENT specialist.

Question 8

how could i repair damaged / ruptured eardrums?

Accepted Answer

TREAT THE CAUSE: If it is sponntaneous rupture dut to an infection, you need antibiotics and pain meds and there is healing on its own
but if it is traumatic due to puncture with a sharp object than wait for two months and if it does not heal than surgery called tymanoplasty can be done to close the hole.

Question 9

what causes an eardrum callus?

Accepted Answer

See answe: Tympanosclerosis is a condition in which there is calcification of tissue in the eardrum (myringosclerosis) or middle ear and if extensive, it may affect hearing. Precise cause(s) not well understood but may be related to prior chronic ear infections, trauma (e.g. prior insertion of ear tubes), or atherosclerosis. Sometimes confused with cholesteatoma or otosclerosis. ENT evaluation recommended.

Question 10

can hole in eardrum case vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Air or fluid can enter the hole and stimulate the inner ear causing vertigo.

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