How to Treat a Perforated Ear Drum | Ear Problems

A perforated eardrum is a hole in the eardrum. We call it a tympanic membrane perforation and there are many different causes. The most common cause is an ear infection that ruptures the eardrum. And such perforations always heal spontaneously. However, if you have repeated ear infections and repeated ruptures the hole might not close. The second most common cause of a hole in the eardrum is trauma. And this can be direct trauma, from using a Q-tip or sticking a foreign body in your ear or from being hit over the ear. So sometimes if someone is slapped over the ear pressure will push through the eardrum. Whenever your eardrum ruptures you should immediately seek medical attention. Particularly if you're having any dizziness associated with this. A ruptured eardrum will usually cause some degree of hearing loss. Many ruptured eardrums will heal spontaneously and they should be given some time to heal. After a period of time if there's no evidence of healing a ruptured eardrum can be repaired surgically.

[triggeredreplys]

I can feel the pain all the way through my jaw

[DeathRisiing]

Had the worst pain of my life in my ear the other night, I have a high pain tolerance but this was so unbearable I was sobbing for hours... nothing was stopping the pain. Eventually the pain suddenly stopped and there was nasty discharge. Figured I'd ruptured my eardrum, not surprising with all the pressure in my ears and sinuses from the flu. Doc put me on antibiotics for any remaining infection. The ringing that remains is so loud. Can't wait for this to get better.

[sean]

I could only hear this video out of my left ear... :(

[yktv_g]

I had a ruptured eardrum, and it healed in 3 months, and I'm just fine. Just don't get it wet while it heals.

[sebastianmorales]

Y’all need to start answering questions in these comment sections

[whyaddnamehere]

I had a double ear infection that ruptured both drums a few years ago. The pain was so bad it set off my TMJ. So, I had to ruptured ear dums and both sides of my TMJ flaired out. Childbirth didn't hurt as bad as this did!

[johnlauinger]

Rupturing my ear drum last week was the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced. Good lord

[cloroxbleach]

Im to the point where it hurts so bad im just kneeling down and praying

[jasontp]

I've had my ear drum rupture once before and have illnesses that begin with stuffiness in the head and a sore throat which leads to the ear infection which, if left untreated, will rupture it again. Not a fun thing to have.

[DUBDY]

Dealing with this as we speak. Have been to a few different Doctors.

So this is what I've learned. Take it for what it is.

Got a middle ear infection last week out of nowhere my ear felt plugged. Took a nap and woke up with brutal pain. 1st Dr. Prescribes drops and pills. Next morning find my pillow covered in blood. I then proceed to hospital. They tell me ear drum ruptured (apparently a good thing). Advises to keep taking medication. Its been a week and went to another Dr. today. Prescribes me another anti inflammatory and some painkillers. Tells me no more Q-Tips. Anything smaller than your elbow shouldn't go in your ear. Mentions to come see him in 2 weeks. Book a hearing test and if need be after that see a specialist if surgery may be needed. Its been a week and a half and I still have minimal hearing in that ear. Pain is minimizing though but just having a hard time hearing. Was told this could be like this for a few more weeks. You need to be patient with this type of healing. It takes time. No swimming, try not to get even a drop of water in your ear. Sleep with sore ear up as well. NO MORE Q-Tips.

Hope this helps.

[MsZyraMMD]

When I was little my eardrum ruptured and the doctors said I'd be deaf but I can hear clear as day now

[NaveenKumar-cups]

I have Ruptured eardrum 2 months before I am fine it healed automatically but you have to be careful. Don't let water in your ear. Don't eat or drink anything cold. Don't wear headphones. Don't hear loud noise always put some cotton on your ear. Don't do any workout while having ruptured eardrum Don't take head bath and stay in warm place it help to healing your ear. In case if the water goes inside your ear you must visit ENT hospital he give some anti infection tablet (eat healthy which is good for mid ear infections) your ear healed soon don't lose hope

[meggymoo]

The problem is....I can't hear the video...

[RareKami]

Well doctor cleaned my ears with water and it started bleeding very bad he said he probably made it worse so I’m going to the Ear specialist I pray that the antibiotics and ear drops help 🙏

[skycrt-o]

last time I'm having a slapping contest

[toxicpeopletargetter]

My ear drum is perforated right now, I accidentally took Auralura ear drops (the ease ear pain) when I forgot to read the label that says, *[DON’T USE IF EAR IS PERFORATED, DON’T USE IF EAR IS DISCHARGING]* and oh my god, it’s so painful! I went to the doctors today and they found a medium sized hole in my ear drum, they prescribed me those ear drops and antibiotic tablets, that doctor must’ve not known the cautions of those ear drops...

[randomusername]

I can't see a doctor right now because of, you know but I've had a bad ear for about 3 months and I still feel pain out of the ear and I always hear ringing out of it, please help

[LUVLELEO]

I was in a abusive relationship several years ago. My ex husband slapped my ear & bust my eardrum. I couldn't hear in that ear for about 3 days. The doctor told me to wait to see if it would heal on it's on. But if not I would have to have surgery. It was the worst pain ever. It healed on it's on but my hearing was never the same after that. I always gotta ask people to repeat themselves when talking to me. I'm mighty afraid Imma need a hearing aid in that ear eventually😔.

[ODonthebeat]

im really stressing out because im 100% deaf in my left ear and now i got hit on my right one and i have 3/4 hearing out of my only good ear

[JeepzEdits]

I have has a fractured Ear twice and yes it hurts more than a broken collerbone