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I had an ear infection, and my doctor punctured my eardrum with an instrument without my consent. she also told me it was drops. is that dangerous?
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Heals fast: Regardless of how it happened, the eardrum is a very resilient tissue, and usually heals quickly after a puncture wound. To be certain, it would be a good idea to wait a week or two before you go to the doctor to have it looked at to make its ok.
Answered 5/16/2016
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Odd statement: An aggressive way to manage a bad ear infection includes piercing the drum, to relieve built up pressure that could rupture the drum.Spontaneous ruptures during an infection are often slow to heal and may require surgical patching in adults. Once pierced, drops can often enter the middle ear directly to treat an infection.The piercing usually heals quickly.Sounds like a poor communication for both
Answered 5/17/2016
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