Question 1

what are signs of a ruptured eardrum?

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Drainage, pain, HL: Ruptured eardrums typically present with drainage and pain due to the perforation. Hearing loss due to the opening in the ear drum can also be a part of it. If you suspect this, a specialist should evaluate the ear when possible.

Question 2

what are symptoms of a ruptured eardrum?

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss: The main symptom of a ruptured ear drum is hearing loss. Sometimes, if the ear is infected, you can also get discharge or drainage. Sometimes you can have noise in the ear (tinnitus).

Question 3

can a bug get through a ruptured eardrum?

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Unlikely: Either that bug has to be extremely small or your perforation very large. Not likely.

Question 4

what is done  to treat a ruptured eardrum?

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PAIN CONTROL : And monitoring to make sure it closes over time.

Question 5

is it normal for my ruptured eardrum to itch?

Accepted Answer

Keep the ear dry: An itchy ear can be a sign of an infection or a recent injury. Best way to tell is have the ear examined. To prevent infections keep it dry by placing a waterproof ear plug or place cotton in the ear and seal the outside with vaseline. Long term a tympanoplasty which closes the hole may reduce the issues and improve healing.

Question 6

how long would a ruptured eardrum take to heal?

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Most heal in 3 weeks: Those that do not heal withing 3 weeks should be evaluated by an ent.  There is plenty we can do to fix eardrums.

Question 7

how can i make a ruptured eardrum to heal faster?

Accepted Answer

Some advice: Keep it dry. Avoid forceful nose blowing. If infected, need antibiotics. Have you seen an ENT? Should do so.

Question 8

how long can it take for a ruptured eardrum to heal?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Typically a ruptured eardrum can heal in the first few weeks after it has been identified. However it can take months or it can not heal at all and require a surgery to repair. Most heal on their own. The most important thing to do is to have a specialist follow you closely to see how it is healing.

Question 9

is there any way to stop ringing in a ruptured eardrum?

Accepted Answer

See below: A ruptured ear drum per se does not cause ringing. You need to consult an ENT specialist for a proper evaluation, rather than self diagnosis.
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Question 10

i've heard that you don't really have to be doing anything particularly dangerous at all to get a ruptured eardrum. is this true?

Accepted Answer

Perforated eardrum: I don't know what you mean. Most eardrum rupture's occur due to common factors such as trauma to the ear, a bad ear infection, allergies, or chronic eustachian tube problems. Any questions or concerns should be seen by an ENT physician.

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