What should I do if there is a sound of water in the ear with a perforated eardrum?
Jun 04, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
The sensation of water sounds in the ear caused by a perforated eardrum is usually due to fluid secretion from inflammation within the middle ear cavity. This symptom can be improved through general management, medication, or surgical treatment. The above-mentioned approaches are common treatment options. Patients should receive appropriate, individualized treatment under a doctor's guidance based on their specific condition, and must not self-treat, to avoid improper techniques causing further damage to the ear.
Crackling or watery sounds in the ear due to a perforated eardrum can be improved through general management, medication, or surgical treatment. Specific details are as follows:
1. General Management
Watery sounds in the ear caused by a perforated eardrum are usually due to fluid accumulation in the middle ear cavity resulting from inflammation. Patients may use cotton swabs to disinfect the ear canal, and a sterile cotton ball can be placed at the entrance of the external auditory canal. Swimming or allowing any water into the ear should be strictly avoided until the perforation heals to prevent infection.
2. Medication
If signs of infection occur, patients may use medications such as ofloxacin ear drops or cefaclor sustained-release capsules under medical supervision.
3. Surgical Treatment
For larger perforations, patients may opt for a tympanic membrane patch to promote healing. Alternatively, tympanoplasty can be performed, in which graft material is transplanted to the site of perforation to reconstruct the eardrum structure and restore normal function.
The above are common treatment methods. Patients should seek appropriate treatment based on their individual conditions and under the guidance of a physician. Self-treatment should be avoided to prevent improper techniques causing further ear damage.
