{"id":119,"date":"2018-08-23T11:46:14","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T17:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~swient\/?page_id=119"},"modified":"2021-04-06T16:56:26","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T22:56:26","slug":"perforated-eardrums","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/ear-pages\/perforated-eardrums\/","title":{"rendered":"Perforated Eardrums"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is an eardrum perforation? \",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"An eardrum perforation is defined as a hole or rupture in the eardrum. Known medically as a tympanic membrane rupture, this tear occurs in the membrane separating your outer ear from your inner ear. A perforation can lead to a middle ear infection and possible hearing loss, though in many cases it will heal on its own without medical treatment.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Can Cause Eardrum Perforations?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Eardrum perforations are most often caused by infection, injury or Eustachian tube disorders. Middle ear infections cause a buildup of pressure that may result in a ruptured eardrum. Injury or trauma to the ear or head can cause a perforation, as can a skull fracture or sudden loud noise, such as an explosion. Inserting objects like bobby pins or Q-tips in the ear to clean wax can inadvertently cause a rupture as well. And chronic Eustachian tube problems can weaken the eardrum, making it more prone to perforation.\"\n    }\n   }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Are the Symptoms of Eardrum Perforation?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Some people are completely unaware of a ruptured eardrum; there may be a complete lack of symptoms or only a feeling of general discomfort. Other times, people will experience either a sudden sharp pain in the ear; a discharge of fluid that may be bloody, clear or pus-like; a buzzing or ringing in the ear; partial or complete hearing loss in the affected ear; ear infection; facial weakness or dizziness.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How Are Eardrum Perforations Treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"A doctor will examine your ears with an otoscope to visually identify a hole or tear in the eardrum. Because the majority of perforated eardrums heal on their own in a few months, no treatment may be needed other than antibiotics to prevent or treat infection. Nonprescription pain medication and a warm compress can help. Large perforations may require surgery. While the rupture is healing you\u2019ll need to keep the ear dry, avoiding water as much as possible.\"\n    }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>An eardrum perforation is defined as a hole or rupture in the eardrum. Known medically as a tympanic membrane rupture, this tear occurs in the membrane separating your outer ear from your inner ear. A perforation can lead to a middle ear infection and possible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<\/a>, though in many cases it will heal on its own without medical treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The eardrum converts sound waves into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain, and protects the middle ear from bacteria, moisture and other foreign objects. A perforation can disrupt both important functions, allowing bacteria to enter the ear and cause an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/ear-pages\/ear-infection\/\">ear infection<\/a> (otitis media) or contribute to a loss of hearing.<\/p>\n<h2>What Can Cause Eardrum Perforations?<\/h2>\n<p>Eardrum perforations are most often caused by infection, injury or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/eustachian-tube-dysfunction\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Eustachian tube disorders<\/a>. Middle ear infections cause a buildup of pressure that may result in a ruptured eardrum.<\/p>\n<p>Injury or trauma to the ear or head can cause a perforation, as can a skull fracture or sudden loud noise, such as an explosion.<\/p>\n<p>Inserting objects like bobby pins or Q-tips in the ear to clean wax can inadvertently cause a rupture as well. And chronic Eustachian tube problems can weaken the eardrum, making it more prone to perforation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"perforated-eardrums-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/perforated-eardrums-img.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignleft size-full\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Symptoms of Eardrum Perforation?<\/h2>\n<p>Some people are completely unaware of a ruptured eardrum; there may be a complete lack of symptoms or only a feeling of general discomfort. Other times, people will experience either a sudden sharp pain in the ear; a discharge of fluid that may be bloody, clear or pus-like; a buzzing or ringing in the ear; partial or complete hearing loss in the affected ear; ear infection; facial weakness or dizziness.<\/p>\n<h2>How Are Eardrum Perforations Treated?<\/h2>\n<p>A doctor will examine your ears with an otoscope to visually identify a hole or tear in the eardrum. Because the majority of perforated eardrums heal on their own in a few months, no treatment may be needed other than antibiotics to prevent or treat infection. Nonprescription pain medication and a warm compress can help. Large perforations may require surgery. While the rupture is healing you\u2019ll need to keep the ear dry, avoiding water as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Southwest Idaho ENT<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+12083364368\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(208) 336-4368<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An eardrum perforation is defined as a hole or rupture in the eardrum. Known medically as a tympanic membrane rupture, this tear occurs in the membrane separating your outer ear from your inner ear. 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