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Ear perforation

2017-09-01 06:08:28
I've having ear perforation for last 6 months ...I've consulted doctor..bt medicine didn't worked...they suggested for surgery... and told me to keep ear dry.i don't want surgery... does heart beat sounds get listened due to ear drum hole..
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Perforation of ear drum will lead to conductive type of hearing loss and overtime hearing loss will increase. Only treatment available is surgery known as tympanoplasty. You need to keep your ear dry to avoid further infection
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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