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Hole in eardrum

2023-09-14 11:13:31
I found 1hole in my eardrum. My sister capture attached photo from her phone's camera. Can we see eardrum with naked eyes/ mobile phone camera. Please suggest what I neeed to do next. Is hole in eardrum serious issue?
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Very correctly seen. It's hole in eardrum. The hole is small in size. The hole is small and dry, there is a chance to repair automatically in 6 months. If still the hole persist and increase in size, need Tympanoplasty.

Answered2023-09-16 01:38:27

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Nice photo. However it may not be a perforation, but a healed perforation.
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Please come down to my clinic and I will examine you and then suggest the best course of action. Don't worry, it can be easily remedied.

Answered2023-09-14 13:36:13

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Need to do surgery. Tympanoplasty

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Repair of the hole.

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Tympanoplasty surgery

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Need to know the history to guide u better

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