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Suggest Treatment For Perforated Ear Drum

Hi there,I have a perforated ear drum,due to an irrigation procedure which didn t go according to plan,a little over a week ago,I was given steroil ear drops but 24 hours ago my ear started discharging liquid, and the remaining wax came out,but today it has turned slightly thicker like mucus,is it infected now,what is my best course of action straight away as I cannot see my doctor for another 36 hours...? Regards Darren
Wed, 16 Sep 2015
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Hi dear ,

As per your query you have perforated ear due to irrigation procedure and now there is pus discharge . You may need surgery if your perforated eardrum is severe or doesn't heal that is myringoplasty . It also seems to me that you also suffering from ear infection . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination so that infection can not spread to surroundings and avoid complications like vertigo . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 10 days before doing any procedure . Doctor may perform patching or surgery . For now keep your ear dry and give warm dry compresses on external ear .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Perforated Ear Drum

Hi dear , As per your query you have perforated ear due to irrigation procedure and now there is pus discharge . You may need surgery if your perforated eardrum is severe or doesn t heal that is myringoplasty . It also seems to me that you also suffering from ear infection . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination so that infection can not spread to surroundings and avoid complications like vertigo . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 10 days before doing any procedure . Doctor may perform patching or surgery . For now keep your ear dry and give warm dry compresses on external ear . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari