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A ruptured or perforated eardrum usually heals by itself within 2 months. The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and prevent infection. Antibiotics (oral or eardrops) may be used to prevent infection or to treat an existing infection. Analgesics (pain killers), including over-...[read article]

Tests for Eardrum Rupture

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During an ear examination, the doctor looks inside your ear using an instrument called an otoscope.The health care provider may dim the lights in the room.A young c...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Tympanometry is a test used to detect disorders of the middle ear.Before the test, your health care provider will look inside your ear canal to make sure there is a...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Eardrum Rupture

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Tympanoplasty, also called eardrum repair, refers to surgery performed to reconstruct a perforated tympanic membrane(eardrum) or the small bones of the middle ear. ...  More
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Tympanoplasty, also called eardrum repair, refers to surgery performed to reconstruct a perforated tympanic membrane(eardrum) or the small bones of the middle ear. ...  More
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Self Care for Eardrum Rupture

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Detailed information on whether to use heat or cold when treating sore muscles or an injury  More
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