Tympanic Membrane Perforation
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Perforation of the tympanic membrane is a hole or tear in the eardrum, the thin membrane that separates the ear canal from the middle ear and that vibrates with sound to make hearing possible.
Common symptoms: It may be accompanied by ear pain, fluid drainage, a feeling of a plugged ear, decreased hearing, or ringing. Sometimes it occurs suddenly, along with an abrupt relief of previous pressure or pain.
Common causes: It is usually associated with ear infections, abrupt pressure changes, very intense noises, or injuries from objects inserted into the ear canal.
Whom to see? The otolaryngologist is the specialist who examines the ear and follows up on this condition. If you perceive pain, discharge, or changes in your hearing, scheduling an examination with this professional will give you clarity about what is happening and about how to care for your ear.
Data on 313 doctors who treat tympanic membrane perforation
Which specialist treats tympanic membrane perforation?
Perforation of the eardrum should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor), who examines the eardrum and determines whether it will heal on its own or requires treatment.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in tympanic membrane perforation
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Luis Miguel Méndez Saucedo
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Rodrigo Fernández Pellón
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Nuria Esperanza Boronat Echeverria
Frequently asked questions
What is tympanic membrane perforation?
Perforation of the tympanic membrane is a hole or tear in the eardrum, the thin membrane that separates the ear canal from the middle ear and that vibrates with sound to make hearing possible.
Which doctor treats tympanic membrane perforation?
Perforation of the eardrum should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor), who examines the eardrum and determines whether it will heal on its own or requires treatment.