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I have tinnitus.
I perforated my eardrum about six years ago, and I have had a ringing in my ear ever since. I had a small skull fracture, but I never went and did anything about it. I have been reading online that some perforations never heal and require surgery. If mine hasn't healed, and there is still a small hole, could surgery potentially cure my tinnitus?
Hello,
Ringing or buzzing noise from one or both ears can be defined as tinnitus. Different people complain about different sounds coming from their ears like, whistle blowing sound, horn, etc.
Next Steps
I will suggest you to take precautions like :
1)Avoid using cotton buds because these can cause infection
2)Don't stand by speakers
3)Keep safe level of personal listening
4)If you listen to music through earphones, make sure you set the level to safe
Health Tips
Avoid eating excess salty and fatty food.
Ringing noise coming from patients ears are cured by our Ayurvedic medication. If you have any questions related to it, you can contact me. Tc.
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Perforation of ear drum is one the causes for tinnitus. Persistent ear drum perforation needs to be treated by surgery known as tympanoplasty. Surgery sometimes may not cure tinnitus and there is 50 percent chance that your tinnitus will resolve or decrease after surgery
Next Steps
Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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