What to do if the eardrum is perforated? It can be repaired and treated

The eardrum, as the sound transmission organ of our human body, plays a very important role in the process of transmitting sound. If there is a problem with the eardrum, it will not only cause hearing impairment, but also may cause infection of the midbrain. If the eardrum is perforated, what should we do? Let’s take a look at it below.

examine:

1. Use an otoscope to take several color photos of the inside of the ear to see if there is a real perforation, the cause of the perforation, and the size. Some are caused by external injuries, while others are old perforations. If there are external injuries, there will be bloodstains, and the holes are irregular. The opposite happens naturally.

2. If possible, check your hearing to see if it has deteriorated significantly. The doctor will follow the test report.

Repair treatment:

It mainly depends on the size of the perforation. If it is small, it is probably caused by trauma. No treatment is required. They will close automatically within a month. The eardrum has its own natural growth mechanism.

If the hole is very large, it needs to be repaired manually. If it still doesn't work after a while, it will usually heal in about 40 days.

If that doesn't work, surgical repair is performed. A ruptured eardrum can be repaired using the fascia of the temporal muscle next to the ear, with a success rate of over 90%. This myringoplasty or tympanoplasty can eliminate ear leakage and improve hearing.

Whether to repair or undergo surgery depends mainly on its growth rate. Generally, the cycle is longer. If there is any problem, you can consult a doctor at any time.

And I heard from the doctor that the success rate is still very high and it can be completely repaired.

3. Another cautery treatment:

The cauterization method involves applying a special solution to the edge of the perforated eardrum to stimulate the growth of the eardrum. This method does not require surgery, is simple and easy, and can be performed in an outpatient clinic. Each session lasts 5 to 10 minutes and is basically painless. However, follow-up visits and re-cauterization are required every 7 to 10 days until the eardrum heals.

The cauterization patch method uses 30% silver nitrate or 50% trichloroacetic acid to burn the edge of the perforation to make it a fresh wound, and then a thin sheet, such as plastic film or garlic film, is applied. The new tissue grows along the patch toward the center and generally heals within a few weeks.