Ruptured Eardrum
A ruptured eardrum is a perforation of the thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and that vibrates with sound. It can occur from infections, sudden pressure changes, very loud noises, or the insertion of objects into the ear.
Signs that are usually described: ear pain that appears and subsides suddenly, decreased hearing, ringing, or discharge from the ear.
When should you seek care? When, after a blow, an infection, or a loud noise, intense pain or changes in hearing are noticed, it is advisable not to delay the review.
Whom should you see? The general practitioner can provide initial guidance, and the otolaryngologist is the specialist who examines the eardrum and hearing in detail. Having it evaluated by them helps in caring for the ear properly.
Data on 10 doctors who treat ruptured eardrum
Specialties that treat ruptured eardrum
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Doctors specialized in ruptured eardrum
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Alvaro Takane Kimura
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Luz Maria Viveros Añorbe
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dra. Lourdes Olivia Vales Hidalgo
Dr. Fernando Federico Arcaute Velázquez
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Raúl Velázquez Alvarado
Dr. Sergio Dickter Cohen
Dr. Rodriguez Flores Hector
Dr. Miranda Jeannette Cortes
Frequently asked questions
What is ruptured eardrum?
A ruptured eardrum is a perforation of the thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and that vibrates with sound. It can occur from infections, sudden pressure changes, very loud noises, or the insertion of objects into the ear.
Which doctor treats ruptured eardrum?
Ruptured Eardrum is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, otolaryngologist, otolaryngologist.