Does a ruptured eardrum hurt? Causes of ruptured eardrum

In otolaryngology clinics, ruptured eardrums are common, which is medically called eardrum perforation. This is because the eardrum is very thin and can easily be perforated if there is external force or disease. For example, some people like to pick their ears, which may injure the eardrum. In addition, eardrum damage caused by changes in atmospheric pressure is not uncommon. For example, being slapped or setting off firecrackers may cause the eardrum to perforate. So does it hurt if the eardrum is ruptured?

Whether a ruptured eardrum hurts depends on what caused it. Let’s take a look:

What causes a ruptured eardrum?

1. Barotrauma

Such as slapping the ears, blasting, cannon shock, setting off firecrackers, high diving, scuba diving, blowing the nose hard and holding the breath, etc.

2. Instrumental injury

For example, using matchsticks, knitting needles, etc. to dig into the ears and injure the eardrum, or slag, sparks, etc. may pierce or burn the eardrum.

3. Iatrogenic injury

Such as earwax removal, etc. Other causes include longitudinal fracture of the temporal bone, foreign bodies, etc.

What are the symptoms of a ruptured eardrum?

1. Earache

When the patient's tinnitus breaks out, he will experience ear pain and even bleeding.

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2. Hearing loss

When the patient's eardrum ruptures, the patient will experience hearing loss and unclear hearing.

3. Tinnitus

A ruptured eardrum can cause tinnitus in children, and there will often be a buzzing sound in the ears.