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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
A ruptured eardrum is an opening or hole in the [[eardrum]], which separates the outer and [[middle ear]]. When the eardrum is damaged, the hearing may be harmed. | A ruptured eardrum is an opening or hole in the [[eardrum]], which separates the outer and [[middle ear]]. When the eardrum is damaged, the hearing may be harmed. | ||
==What are the symptoms?== | |||
Ear pain may suddenly decrease right after your [[eardrum]] ruptures. | |||
After the rupture, you may have: | |||
Drainage from the ear (drainage may be clear, pus, or bloody) | |||
Ear noise/ buzzing | |||
[[Earache]] or ear discomfort | |||
[[Hearing loss]] in the involved ear (hearing loss may not be total) | |||
Weakness of the face, or [[dizziness]] (in more severe cases) | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ogheneochuko Ajari, MB.BS, MS [2]
Overview
A ruptured eardrum is an opening or hole in the eardrum, which separates the outer and middle ear. When the eardrum is damaged, the hearing may be harmed.
What are the symptoms?
Ear pain may suddenly decrease right after your eardrum ruptures.
After the rupture, you may have:
Drainage from the ear (drainage may be clear, pus, or bloody) Ear noise/ buzzing Earache or ear discomfort Hearing loss in the involved ear (hearing loss may not be total) Weakness of the face, or dizziness (in more severe cases)