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What Causes Yellow Discharge Form Ears After Rupturing The Eardrum?

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Posted on Tue, 15 Apr 2014
Question: I ruptured my eardrum a week ago while diving in a dive pool. My GP didn't prescribe antibiotics or anything. It has been leaking a yellow/clear liquid since, and I still can't hear properly. I don't think it is an ear infection (it doesn't hurt and isn't swollen or anything, just leaking and lack of hearing) Should I be concerned? what can I do to help it/ care for it?
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Answered by Dr. Guru (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer: You need to be concerned. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! The things you have mentioned like ruptured eardrum, leaking a yellow/clear liquid and can't hear properly - all since a week are not minor things. You need to be concerned. Though it does not hurt, you need ENT consultation as early as possible and you may need otoscopy(examination of ear with a specialized instrument) Hope I have answered your query. If you are satisfied, you may now close the discussion and rate the answer. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!
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What Causes Yellow Discharge Form Ears After Rupturing The Eardrum?

Brief Answer: You need to be concerned. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! The things you have mentioned like ruptured eardrum, leaking a yellow/clear liquid and can't hear properly - all since a week are not minor things. You need to be concerned. Though it does not hurt, you need ENT consultation as early as possible and you may need otoscopy(examination of ear with a specialized instrument) Hope I have answered your query. If you are satisfied, you may now close the discussion and rate the answer. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!