How many days will fluid continue to drain from a perforated eardrum?

Sep 26, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Lu Cheng

Introduction

In general, fluid discharge from a perforated eardrum may last for one to two months. A perforated eardrum usually refers to a localized defect in the eardrum, which may be related to factors such as trauma or otitis media. Patients may experience symptoms including tinnitus, ear pain, and hearing loss. If the condition is mild, with a small perforation and no infection, healing typically occurs within one month.

In general, fluid discharge from a perforated eardrum may last for one to two months. The specific analysis is as follows:

A perforated eardrum usually refers to a localized defect in the eardrum, which may be caused by trauma, otitis media, or other factors. Patients may experience symptoms such as tinnitus, ear pain, and hearing loss. If the condition is mild, with a small perforation and no infection, healing typically occurs within about one month. However, if the condition is more severe, with a larger perforation and presence of infection, the recovery period may be prolonged, requiring up to two months for healing.

If the patient's condition is severe, prompt medical attention is necessary. Under a doctor's guidance, surgical repair of the eardrum (tympanoplasty) may be required.

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