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do i need to go to the hospital if i broke my eardrums ?

By Anonymous December 30, 2011 - 1:46am
 
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Rosa Cabrera RN
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Dear Anonymous,

A ruptured eardrum can result in hearing loss and make your middle ear vulnerable to infections or other injury.

It usually heals within a few weeks without treatment. Sometimes, you may need a procedure to promote healing of a ruptured eardrum or need surgical repair for a ruptured eardrum.

In my opinion, you shouldn't take your chances and "hope" that you heal within a few weeks. Go see your doctor and make sure that your hearing is still the same and that no further damage was done.

All the best,

Rosa

December 30, 2011 - 6:37am

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