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Cracked And Perforated Eardrum. On Heavy Antibiotics. Should I Seek A Second Opinion?

I have been told I have a cracked and perforated eardrum and a loss of 45% in hearing. I am on heavy antibiotics now because of the beginnings of infection. My jaw bone seems to now be affected and my sinus' are so bloody and dry the allergist cannot address. Because the crystals are not aligned in my ear area I am afraid of possible vertigo. Should I seek a second opinion?
Mon, 29 Apr 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,
I think a second opinion in this case is of absolute importance. You might need to meet an ENT specialist for further evaluation. A coordinated collaboration between the two specialists could be of immense help. Left untreated, complications could go into the scene which most of the time are irreversible. Effective and cheap procedures do exist which if dine earlier, greatly improves the expected outcome. Booking an appointment with an ENT specialist is my advice.
Thanks and hope this helps,
Luchuo, MD.
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Cracked And Perforated Eardrum. On Heavy Antibiotics. Should I Seek A Second Opinion?

Hi and thanks for the query, I think a second opinion in this case is of absolute importance. You might need to meet an ENT specialist for further evaluation. A coordinated collaboration between the two specialists could be of immense help. Left untreated, complications could go into the scene which most of the time are irreversible. Effective and cheap procedures do exist which if dine earlier, greatly improves the expected outcome. Booking an appointment with an ENT specialist is my advice. Thanks and hope this helps, Luchuo, MD.