04/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/04/2024 05:10
The eardrum refers to a thin layer of tissue that spans the opening between the ear canal and the middle ear. As sound waves hit the eardrum, it vibrates and transmits sound energy to the inner ear, permitting an individual to hear.
It's common for an eardrum to rupture or develop a hole/perforation. The amazing news is that this condition may potentially heal on its own. Here's what you need to know about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of a ruptured eardrum.
Some of the known causes of eardrum rupture are as follows:
When eardrum rupture or perforation occurs, generally, the manifestations are instantaneous, but it is possible that an individual won't exhibit any definite signs of rupture. The most prevalent symptoms of eardrum rupture are as follows:
Another common manifestation that causes patients to make an appointment to have a doctor assess them is when they hear air gushing out of the ear as they blow their nose. When the eardrum is in its original state, forceful nose-blowing will cause the eardrum to dilate like a balloon from the air pressure forced through the air canal. When there is a perforation in the eardrum, however, the pressure has nowhere to augment, and patients generally hear the sound of air rushing through the perforation that is sufficiently loud for them to be concerned.
If pain and manifestations improve after the eardrum ruptures, an individual may wait until the next day to visit a healthcare professional.
Contact a healthcare professional right away after eardrum rupture if you are:
One can take steps at home to treat ear pain.
In the majority of cases, the eardrum rupture or tympanic membrane perforation will heal itself without the need for any medical intervention. The otolaryngologist (ENT doctor) may also choose to monitor the perforation over time to observe whether it is closing by itself or not. If it doesn't close on its own, the doctor may try an in-office technique to patch the perforation. The doctor might utilize a microscope and excite the edges of the eardrum with a chemical to encourage growth. Then, a tiny patch would be placed over the hole in the eardrum.
Generally, the patch will resolve eardrum rupture, and if not successful once, the healthcare professional may attempt this procedure a few times until growth occurs. If the healthcare professional feels that a paper patch will not successfully offer what is required to mend the perforation, they may advise surgery, which can also be performed within the healthcare professional's office. This surgery can be a 120-minute procedure that comprises what is known as tympanoplasty, involving a behind-ear cut, rebuilding of the eardrum and peripheral bones, and insertion of a tissue graft to mend a large perforation.
If an individual is experiencing any of the listed symptoms or something that could have caused a ruptured eardrum recently, they should seek medical attention immediately to avoid further complications.
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