The eardrum is located at the deepest part inside the ear. It is very delicate and can easily be damaged if not properly cared for. Perforation of the eardrum is a common occurrence. If the eardrum is broken, it can have a significant impact on hearing. Some people feel that a perforated eardrum can heal itself and therefore do not plan to see a doctor. So, can a perforated eardrum be cured?

Can a perforated eardrum be cured?

Cleaning the ears is something we often do, and after taking a bath, if water gets into the ears, we usually use cotton balls to clean them. However, if you use very small objects to stir the inside of the ear, it is very easy to cause a perforation of the eardrum. After the eardrum is perforated, the patient will feel significant pain and may even have a little bleeding, and feel very stuffy in the ear.

When it comes to tympanic membrane perforation, many friends may not be very familiar with it, and they do not know how to deal with it, and they think that it can be completely repaired by itself. So what is the truth? In fact, whether tympanic membrane perforation can be cured after perforation depends on the condition of tympanic membrane damage. If the size of the perforation is not very large and the condition is not serious, it may be repaired autonomously after a period of time, but it is not certain. And if the tympanic membrane perforation is too serious and the area is large, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital as soon as possible and follow the doctor’s advice to ensure better results.

Tympanic membrane perforation is not a trivial matter. If it is not treated properly, it may have a very great impact on hearing. Therefore, when cleaning your ears, you must be as careful as possible, do not use too thin and pointed objects to clean your ears, and if you are accidentally injured, the most appropriate action is to go to the hospital for examination to see if there is any damage to the tympanic membrane, and carry out treatment according to the situation.

Adverse effects of tympanic membrane perforation

Many people do not pay enough attention to the condition of tympanic membrane damage, mainly because they do not understand the harm of it. Today, the editor wants to remind everyone that our ears are used for hearing. If hearing is lost due to a moment of carelessness, it will be a regrettable thing. Next, let me talk about the harm of tympanic membrane damage, hoping that those who did not take it seriously before will change their attitude after reading it.

If the tympanic membrane has a perforation, there is an immediate connection between the inside and outside of the ear. Therefore, when we take a bath, wash our hair, or swim, the ear canal is very likely to leak water. When bacteria invade the inside of the ear, otitis media will occur. The harm of otitis media is greater than that of tympanic membrane perforation, causing serious damage such as the expansion of the perforation area, adhesion and hardening inside the ear, and hearing may also be greatly affected.

The most immediate harm of tympanic membrane perforation is to affect hearing. Mild tympanic membrane perforation symptoms are not very significant, perhaps just a little pain, and the sound heard seems to be casual. But if no effective treatment is adopted, if an infection occurs inside the ear, hearing will decrease sharply.

Causes of tympanic membrane perforation

Is the cause of tympanic membrane perforation only ear cleaning? Of course not. Initially, we will introduce to everyone that a healthy tympanic membrane is very thin and smooth, ear cleaning can cause tympanic membrane perforation, and very loud noises may also cause this adverse effect.

1. Common causes of tympanic membrane perforation

The frequent group of tympanic membrane perforation is actually infants. Infants have relatively short and thick eustachian tubes, which can allow snot or breast milk to reach the ear immediately through the eustachian tube. If no effective measures are taken, it may cause otitis media. After the ear becomes inflamed and pus forms, the tympanic membrane may be corroded, and finally, a perforation may occur.

2. External force impact

When a person’s head is subjected to a large impact, not only the skull will be damaged, but the tympanic membrane may also be perforated. In addition, the impact of obvious water flow or cyclones may also affect the eardrum, causing tympanic membrane perforation. There is also the possibility that solid and fine objects have entered the deepest part of the ear canal, which may also cause damage to the tympanic membrane.

3. Very loud noise

There are also direct factors that can cause tympanic membrane perforation, such as using a hard object to dig the ear, which is more common. There is also a very loud noise. The tympanic membrane is very thin, and a very loud explosion sound may cause tympanic membrane perforation.

Treatment methods for tympanic membrane perforation

The tympanic membrane is very important, and appropriate treatment measures must be taken if there is a perforation. However, the tympanic membrane is located at the deepest part of the ear canal, and the treatment is undoubtedly a bit inconvenient. So how should tympanic membrane perforation be treated?

The treatment of tympanic membrane perforation is not very convenient, mainly because of the unique location and the lack of tympanic membrane. And otolaryngologists indicate that in order to better formulate a treatment plan, patients need to undergo otoscopy and auditory mechanics examination before treatment, the purpose is to estimate the severity of the tympanic membrane perforation. Everyone should not嫌麻烦，these examinations are very necessary. If tympanic membrane perforation is caused by external force collision, more professional examinations such as cranial CT are needed.

In cases of not very serious tympanic membrane perforation, doctors usually perform simple treatments, but what patients need to pay attention to is the various medical care during the first to three months. Mild tympanic membrane perforations can heal themselves within one to three months, but during the healing period, patients must ensure that there is no water in the ear canal to prevent infection.

Medical care for tympanic membrane perforation

After tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to go to the hospital, which cannot be ignored. After that, the medical care needs to be well managed by the patient themselves. Good medical care will help the tympanic membrane to heal faster and better, and if an infection occurs inadvertently, the matter will become more麻烦.

1. Do not allow water in the ear

After tympanic membrane perforation, the ear canal must not be allowed to get wet. Even in clean water, there may be bacteria. The internal environment of the ear canal is relatively humid, and once bacteria invade, patients may suffer from otitis media. Therefore, patients must not swim until complete recovery, and they should be very careful when washing their hair and taking a bath. It is best to stuff the ear canal with clean cotton in advance.

2. Maintain the ear canal

During the period of tympanic membrane injury, patients not only need to maintain the comfort and cleanliness of the ear canal, but also avoid vigorous physical exercise and heavy labor. During the change of seasons, everyone should also prevent influenza. Fever and cold can cause runny nose and cough, which can have a certain impact on the repair of the tympanic membrane.

3. Regular follow-up visits

After tympanic membrane perforation, it is necessary to consult a doctor, and regular follow-up visits are required during the healing period. Even after complete recovery, patients still need to regularly visit the hospital for examination. The purpose of regular follow-up visits is to handle problems in a timely and proper manner.