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A member asked:

Hi dr my mum 51 years old ..her tympanic membrane (eardrum) is rupture from 10 years ago & now she suffer from discharge.. what she can do?

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She needs ear drops: She needs medicated drops to help her drainage. If you have an ENT doctor, contact them for an appointment. She needs to have her ear cleaned out and medicated drops prescribed. Do not have her ear irrigated with water as this can lead to a worsening infection.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/14/2014

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How common is it for somebody to get tympanic membrane rupture?

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What does it mean when your tympanic membrane has ruptured and your ear smells, but it looks clean when examined with an otoscope?

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Is it possible to have otitis media or interna with a ruptured tympanic membrane when on otoscopic exam the ear looks clean?

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Went to see my doctor 1 mo ago when I was losing hearing in my right ear and experiencing a lot of liquids coming out. She said I ruptured my eardrum & I needed to wait 2-3 months for it to heal. I now hear ringing and have more discharge that smells?

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Please advise if it's normal to have yellow discharge for a few days after an eardrum rupture?

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