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Perforated Eardrums

2022-11-09 15:23:22
My Mother, 60 years have been diagnosed with Perforated Eardrums.The doctor says Surgery is not possible at this age, only medicines will work, Is it serious and can this be cured permanently?
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It cannot be cured, but you can see to it that water doesn't enter in the ear, and she has to take care when ever she gets nasal infection or cold.
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keep ear clean and dry

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I need to know details of her history Hearing assessment is nessessary. Kindly consult for better discussion

Answered2022-11-09 15:55:38

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Surgery can be done and preferred if patient is surgically fit in preanaesthetic checkup. As age progresses SNHL component in hearing loss increases It is better to hear with hearing aid when ear drum is intact rather than perforated...

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Decision is based on patient condition. Hearing test report. Surgery is advisable in this age but final call can be taken after detail assesment and after that patients choice as this is an elective procedure.

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Proper history and assessment is needed.

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Doctor is wrong . You should first get a hearing test done (PTA) following that tympanoplasty surgery should be done
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Hearing test then surgery

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