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Perforated ear drum
I am having perforated eardrum without any discharge, what are the chances of its healing on own . Pls help . How do you come to know it's healing
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Healing depends upon the duration, size of perforation, cause of perforation ( traumatic or discharge ) , whether associated with pain
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Go for PTA
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can opt for surgery if it's a dry ear and large perforation
keep ear dry, do not put any kind of ear drop or oil
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
7 yrs exp
Indore
If it is small it will heal
Other wise sugery or paper patching my frd
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
If it's small and short duration then there is chance of spontaneous healing.
Do not let water to go for inside the ear.
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Dr. Sanyukta Chakravorty
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Nagpur
It may heal spontaneously if it is small and occuring recently,within 3 months duration.If it is longer,chances are it will never heal in its own and may require surgery.
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Dr. Manisha.M
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Plz visit ENT clinic for proper evaluation and it may require surgery ....
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plz avoid water entry into ears
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