Get advanced treatment for a perforated eardrum from highly experienced ENT doctors. An expert will diagnose the condition and will advise a best-suited treatment to fix the tear in the eardrum. Tympanoplasty is an evolved and advanced technique to repair the hole in the eardrum to restore hearing ability.
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A perforated eardrum is a hole or tear in the eardrum that may affect your hearing ability. The eardrum is also known as the tympanic membrane. It is a thin layer of tissue found in the middle ear that receives the vibrations of sound and helps transmit it to the auditory ossicles. When a hole occurs in the tympanic membrane or eardrum, that is called perforation. Patients suffering from perforated eardrum issues need immediate assistance. Because delaying the treatment of a ruptured eardrum can lead to partial hearing or complete loss of hearing.
In most cases, if the perforation is minor, it usually heals on its own or through prescribed medication like ear drops within a few weeks. Whereas, on the other hand, if the hole in the eardrum is major, it needs a doctor’s opinion and would not heal through medicines or any other oral treatments. Perforation in the eardrum can result in severe symptoms like earache, ear discharge, or impaired hearing ability. Therefore, the doctor may advise surgical intervention to repair the perforation in the eardrum. The surgical procedure is called tympanoplasty. It is an advanced and minimally invasive procedure that restores hearing ability and cures all the symptoms caused due to perforation in the eardrum.
There are a few diagnostic tests an ENT expert will recommend, such as:
In most cases, the hole is minor in the tympanic membrane. If the perforation is minor, it usually heals on its own. The doctor may prescribe a few medications and ear drops for a week or two to support the healing process. The symptoms may not be significant, but the patient could experience earache and fever because of the perforation in the eardrum.
There are various risk factors that can cause a hole in the eardrum:
Myth- The recovery is very difficult, painful, and takes a long duration.
Fact- A patient who has undergone tympanoplasty can resume normal activities within a week. However, full recovery may take about 2-3 weeks and is not painful. The doctor will prescribe medications to manage discomfort post-surgery.
Myth- Tympanoplasty does not get covered under health insurance.
Fact- Most insurance providers in India cover tympanoplasty under health insurance. It is considered as a medical necessity as it improves the hearing ability.
Myth- Repairing a perforated eardrum is expensive.
Fact- No. Tympanoplasty surgery is a daycare procedure, and the cost may range between Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000. There are other flexible payment options to make the payments easier. If you have health insurance, the tympanoplasty treatment may get covered under medical insurance.
Consult an ENT doctor on an immediate basis if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms. The ear is a sensitive part of the body, and delaying the treatment can affect your life’s productivity. The following could be the significant signs of perforation in the eardrum:
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Every individual’s medical insurance policy is different. A perforation or hole in the eardrum can result in partial or complete loss of hearing. Tympanoplasty is considered a medical treatment that is necessary to improve the hearing ability and restore the ear’s normal functioning. A few of the insurance providers that may cover treatment:
One survey found that 4% of the population of Native American children had TMP.
Most studies suggest that upward of 90% of traumatic perforations heal spontaneously within 3 months of injury.
A study conducted on a group of people revealed that 82.6% of patients had improvement or elimination of tinnitus after tympanoplasty.
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Yes. A hole in the eardrum is referred to as a ruptured eardrum. The perforation makes the ear vulnerable to infection and can lead to partial or complete hearing loss. Consult the ENT doctor for a thorough diagnosis to get the best-suited treatment.
Yes. Tympanoplasty is a modern surgical procedure. It is a minimally invasive surgery that is performed to fix the tympanic membrane or eardrum to improve the normal function of the ear.
Yes. Patients who have undergone tympanoplasty are advised to avoid swimming for at least 4-5 days post-surgery. As the surgical site is vulnerable to infection and water contact can hinder the healing process.
Tympanoplasty is an advanced technique to repair the perforation in the eardrum. It is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed through small incisions, unlike conventional methods. Traditional surgery methods are prone to infection and usually make large cuts that may lead to heavy bleeding. Tympanoplasty causes no blood loss and has a faster recovery period compared to traditional approaches.
Tympanoplasty is an outpatient procedure and usually lasts 40-60 minutes, depending on the extent of the perforation in the eardrum. The ENT surgeon might keep you under observation for a few hours post-surgery to monitor your vitals, and you can go home later on the same day.
Tympanoplasty is an evolved technique that an experienced ENT surgeon performs. Patients who have undergone tympanoplasty can resume normal activities in 3-4 days post-surgery, but the complete recovery may require a month. Discuss the dos and don’ts with your ENT doctor to make the recovery process smoother.
No. Tympanoplasty is an advanced surgical procedure that is performed with modern medical instruments and under the effect of anesthesia. Anesthesia makes the surgery painless, and the post-surgery discomfort usually gets managed by medication prescribed by the doctor.
No. The doctor advises resuming normal activities within a week. However, it is not recommended to do strenuous activities like gymming, weight lifting, or jogging for at least a month. Such physical activity can put excessive pressure on the ear causing complications post-surgery.
Yes. It is safe to undergo tympanoplasty during the pandemic, as delaying the treatment can worsen the complication and affect hearing quality. But, one needs to make sure that the hospital you are going to or the doctor you are meeting is following all the safety measures required to prevent the COVID-19 virus.
Tympanoplasty is an advanced and evolved technique to fix perforation in the eardrum through a minimally invasive approach. The surgical procedure is executed by making tiny incisions that are easy to recover and are less vulnerable to infection as compared to traditional methods. Conventional methods make large cuts that stay longer as a scar post-surgery and take a long duration to recover.
Pristyn Care has ENT-specialized centers across the country. We are trying our best to make modern treatments accessible to each patient with a minimal cost range. Pristyn Care believes in almost painless and minimally invasive surgeries, has fewer chances of infection with a faster recovery duration. We provide additional benefits to each patient who comes to Pristyn Care for a smoother treatment journey:
Pristyn Care has an in-house team of ENT experts that are well trained in executing minimally invasive surgeries while providing the best consultation. In addition, our dedicated team offers extreme attention to each patient during their treatment to make their treatment journey smoother. The three easy ways to book an appointment for a perforated eardrum treatment at Pristyn Care:
