Ear Drum Perforation Treatment in Savannah and Pooler, GA

What is a Ruptured Eardrum?

A perforated eardrum, also known as a ruptured eardrum or a tympanic membrane perforation, is a hole or tear in the tissue between your ear canal and eardrum. This tissue, called the tympanic membrane, is incredibly thin and delicate, and when pierced it can cause a wide range of symptoms from moderate discomfort to hearing loss. The highly trained otolaryngologists at Coastal Ear, Nose, & Throat have extensive experience diagnosing and treating ruptured eardrums. Call (912) 355-2335 to request an appointment at our ENT office in Savannah or Pooler, GA today!

Causes

Typically, a perforated ear drum is the result of an injury, infection, or chronic disorder of the ear. Most often you will see perforated eardrums caused by:

• An object pushed too far into the ear canal
• A head trauma such as a skull fracture
• Striking the ear directly
• Loud sounds or blasts
• An infection of the middle ear
• Barotrauma (severe air pressure that is typically exerted during air travel)

Treatment

There are several ways to treat a perforated eardrum. The form of treatment usually depends on the exact cause of the eardrum perforation. For example, infections that cause a perforation of the eardrum are usually treated using antibiotics.

It is also not always necessary to treat a perforated eardrum since they may be able to heal on their own over time. However, it is still very important to seek the advice of an ENT specialist since an eardrum perforation can lead to very serious complications such as permanent hearing loss. Common treatments for a more serious eardrum perforation include:

• Antibiotics
• Patching of the eardrum
• Surgery

Ear & Hearing Services from Coastal Ear, Nose & Throat

If you believe that you may have perforated your own eardrum and would like to consult with one of the excellent ear, nose & throat specialists here at Coastal Ear, Nose, & Throat, then please do not hesitate to give us a call.