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Ear perforation
I am having moderate size ear perforation. My xray is normal and Audiometry test too doesn't show hearing loss. I have consulted 2 drs. One Dr is suggesting surgery. Other is saying not to go for surgery as at times there can be hearing loss. Pls guide
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Go for 2nd time audiometry after 3 months
Till dat keep ear dry
And take multivitamin once daily
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Surgery for Ear drum perforation does not cause hearing loss if you already don't have. And a perforation of moderate size will not close without surgery
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Dr. Jinoraj R
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Surgery
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Dr. Sanyukta Chakravorty
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Nagpur
You have to undergo surgery as moderate perforations don't heal spontaneously.And surgery has got nothing to do with hearing loss.It is done to prevent infections in future.
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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Bareilly
Go for surgery
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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
If perforation is too small less than 5 mm , you can wait. It will heal
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Avoid water entry inside the ear.
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Avoid Ac and cold foods.
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