Condition
A tear or hole in the eardrum from infection, injury or pressure changes that can cause pain and hearing loss.
Also called: ruptured eardrum, hole in eardrum, tympanoplasty
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about perforated eardrum and what is right for you.
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