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The most common reasons behind hearing problems that can lead to permanent hearing loss are damage/dysfunction of the eustachian tube, recurring ear infections, tympanic membrane perforation, cholesteatoma, etc.

Tympanoplasty can be performed under either general or local anesthesia and is entirely painless. There may be mild pain and discomfort for the first 24 hours after the surgery. This pain may last for an entire week in severe cases.

No. Generally, hearing problems do not recur after a tympanoplasty. However, in rare cases, the patient may experience some loss of hearing if there is extensive scarring in the tissues surrounding the tympanum.

Yes, like most other ENT procedures, tympanoplasty is covered by most major insurance providers. If you have any doubts regarding the terms of your insurance policy, you can contact your insurance provider for further details or get in touch with the insurance team at Pristyn Care.

The cost of tympanoplasty in Mumbai ranges from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 at Pristyn Care. This cost range encompasses the entire cost of the treatment from diagnosis to recovery. However, it may vary if the patient requires extra care due to postoperative complications, comorbidities, etc.

A slight alteration in taste is common for some time after tympanoplasty surgery. Normally, it resolves itself after some time but in rare cases, it can be permanent if there is any damage to the chorda tympani nerve (CTN).

Complications associated with tympanoplasty surgery are:

• Failure of the graft
• Complete hearing loss
• Nerve damage, leading to facial paralysis
• Tinnitus (ringing noise in the ear)

Complete recovery after a tympanoplasty takes 2-3 months. The stitches are removed about a week after the surgery, and you can return to your usual activities within 2 weeks of the surgery. However, you may experience slight tinnitus and muffled hearing for a while.

After the surgery, you should avoid the following to improve recovery:

• Sneezing very hard
• Swimming or diving
• Lifting weights or strenuous physical activities
• Being hit in the head 
• Playing a musical instrument like (trumpet, clarinet, trombone, saxophone, etc.) that requires blowing
• Air travel
• Showers
• Sudden/jerking head motions
• Blowing nose too hard

You should avoid any strain or pressure in the region to ensure there are no problems during your recovery period. 

Benefits of a tympanoplasty include:

• It prevents permanent loss of hearing
• It returns hearing back to normal
• It prevents recurring ear infections
• It prevents chronic tinnitus and headaches

A small rupture in the eardrum heals on its own without the need for surgical intervention. However, in case of a large tear, the eardrum does not fix itself and needs to be surgically corrected. If surgery is not provided, it makes the patient more vulnerable to recurrent ear infections and permanent hearing loss.