ENT care in Hyderabad
Eardrum Perforation
An eardrum perforation is a hole or tear in the tympanic membrane. It can cause ear discharge, reduced hearing, ringing, pain, water sensitivity and repeated infections. Some small recent perforations heal with dry ear care, while persistent or symptomatic perforations may need tympanoplasty.
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Overview
An eardrum perforation is a hole or tear in the tympanic membrane. It can cause ear discharge, reduced hearing, ringing, pain, water sensitivity and repeated infections. Some small recent perforations heal with dry ear care, while persistent or symptomatic perforations may need tympanoplasty.
Ear discharge, especially recurrent or foul-smelling discharge
ENT examination of the ear canal and eardrum using otoscope, endoscope or microscope
Dry ear precautions to prevent water entering the middle ear
Symptoms
Symptoms of eardrum perforation
Symptoms can vary depending on severity, infection, duration, and individual health history.
Reduced hearing or blocked ear sensation
Ear pain during infection or sudden relief of pain followed by discharge
Ringing, buzzing or fullness in the ear
Water sensitivity or discomfort when water enters the ear
Itching or irritation in the ear canal
Occasional dizziness or imbalance in some cases
Causes
Why it happens
Middle ear infection or repeated ear infections
Trauma from cotton buds, earbuds, hair pins or other objects inserted into the ear
Sudden pressure changes during injury, blast exposure, diving or air travel
Direct injury to the ear or head trauma
Chronic ear disease, including long-standing discharge or retraction pockets
Previous ear procedure or surgery
Diagnosis
How Blume Health evaluates it
ENT examination of the ear canal and eardrum using otoscope, endoscope or microscope
Assessment for active infection, discharge, granulation tissue or chronic ear disease
Hearing test such as pure tone audiometry when hearing reduction is reported or surgery is being planned
Tympanometry or other middle-ear tests when appropriate
Imaging such as CT scan only when complications, cholesteatoma or surgical planning requires it
Treatment
Care and treatment options
Dry ear precautions to prevent water entering the middle ear
Treatment of active infection with appropriate ear drops or medicines prescribed by the ENT specialist
Observation for selected small, recent traumatic or infection-related perforations that may heal naturally
Regular review to confirm healing, check hearing and prevent recurrent infection
Tympanoplasty or eardrum repair when the perforation persists, causes recurrent discharge, affects hearing or limits daily activities such as bathing and swimming
Prevention
Reducing recurrence and complications
Do not insert cotton buds, earbuds, pins or home remedies deep into the ear canal
Keep the ear dry if perforation is known or suspected
Treat ear infections promptly and complete the treatment plan advised by the ENT specialist
Use ear protection in high-noise or pressure-risk environments
Seek ENT advice before swimming, diving or air travel if you have active discharge, pain or a known perforation
Attend follow-up visits after infection treatment or ear surgery
Next step
Book a ENT consultation
Get a focused evaluation, understand your options, and plan follow-up care with Blume Health.