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What is the treatment for puncture wound of the ear?
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Puncture eardrum: I assume you mean puncture of eardrum. These will heal up without surgery in most cases. Get chected by ent.
Answered 3/8/2013
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Depends: Most traumatic perforations of the tympanic membrane (ear drum) heal spontaneously. Keep water out of the ear. If there is a hearing loss, vertigo or otorrhea (drainage), you must consult an otologist (ear doctor) for a more specific diagnosis and treatment. You should let us know the preceding event that led to the puncture and how large it is before specific treatment can be considered.
Answered 3/8/2013
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