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Ear drum perforation

2017-10-24 19:24:20
U hv perforated eardrum since last September...my ear discharges on and off after few months...is surgery required.
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Consult an ENT specialist for the size of perforation, type of perforation, location of perforation, type of discharge etc for better treatment of your disease.
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Answered2017-10-25 08:37:32

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