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My eardrums have been perforated since 10/24, doc says they are healing but they are hurting again, should i be concerned?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Perforated drums: They do heal in many cases, especially in folks with no significant prior history of otitis media. Ear pain is a non-specific symptoms with many possible causes. See an ENT doctor.

Answered 6/10/2014

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