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2025-05-18 18:59:51
Having mild hearing issues, so consultanted a doctor and got to know that there's a hole in left ear and doctor told that the hole looks very old also and need to check further if can get operated I want to know are there any treatments for this.
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Proceed with surgery.
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basic investigations - pure tone audiogram to assess your hearing and a CT scan of the ear can be done.
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Keep ear dry. avoid ear probing.

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The only option for an old hole/perforation is surgery.
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visit ent surgeon

Answered2025-05-19 09:20:01

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Tympanoplasty surgery

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Surgery is the treatment. Keep ears dry. Active infection to be treated

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If it’s since long Go for surgery

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If perforation is large nd old, then surgery is the option. Before surgery some test are required to check status of ossicles ( ear bones).

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please get done pure tone audiometry. for old n large hole only surgery is option.

Answered2025-05-19 10:30:11

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT. Yes, treatment is available for a perforated (hole in) eardrum, especially if it is an old or chronic condition. The most common cause is Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM). Treatment depends on the size of the perforation, duration, hearing status, and presence of infection.
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Conservative Management: Keep the ear dry (avoid water entry). Avoid using ear drops without medical advice. Regular monitoring if symptoms are minimal. Surgical Treatment (if indicated): Myringoplasty or Tympanoplasty – a surgical procedure to repair the eardrum. This helps restore hearing and prevents recurrent infections.

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Get done PTA If there is small perforation you can go for TCA application If large… go for Tympanoplasty or mastoidectomy depending upon HRCT temporal bone and your complaints

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Surgery is only treatment

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