Perforated eardrum
Perforated Eardrum
A Perforated Eardrum (pronounced: per-foh-ray-ted eer-drum), also known as Tympanic Membrane Perforation or Ruptured Eardrum, is a condition where there is a hole or tear in the tympanic membrane, the thin tissue that separates the ear canal from the middle ear.
Etymology
The term "Perforated Eardrum" is derived from the Latin word "perforatus" meaning pierced and the Old English word "eardrum" meaning the membrane in the ear.
Causes
A Perforated Eardrum can be caused by several factors including:
- Ear infection
- Insertion of a foreign object in the ear
- Barotrauma (pressure changes from flying or scuba diving)
- A direct blow to the ear
- Acoustic trauma (exposure to loud sounds)
Symptoms
Symptoms of a Perforated Eardrum may include:
- Ear pain that may subside quickly
- Clear, pus-filled or bloody drainage from the ear
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ear)
- Vertigo (a spinning sensation)
Treatment
Treatment for a Perforated Eardrum may include:
- Observation
- Eardrops
- Antibiotics (to prevent or treat infection)
- Surgery (to repair the perforation)
Related Terms
- Otitis Media: An infection or inflammation of the middle ear.
- Myringotomy: A surgical procedure where a small incision is made in the eardrum to relieve pressure caused by excessive buildup of fluid.
- Tympanoplasty: A surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum and/or the small bones of the middle ear.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Perforated eardrum
- Wikipedia's article - Perforated eardrum
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