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Sir i m suffering from hearing loss.. there is a hole in my ear drum.. doc told me.. will it automatically repair? or not then what steps i will do?

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Depends: If it's a recent traumatic perforation then the likelihood of healing spontaneously is high within 6 weeks. If it doesn't heal then it will need repair. Depending on the size of the hole repair can be anywhere from simple to complex. You should have an ENT doctor following you.

Answered 6/10/2014

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