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Perforated eardrum history and symptoms
Introduction
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Symptoms
Symptoms
Ear pain may suddenly decrease right after the eardrum ruptures.
After the rupture, the patient may have:
- Drainage from the ear (drainage may be clear, pus, or bloody)
- Ear noise/ buzzing
- Earache or ear discomfort
- Hearing loss in the involved ear (hearing loss may not be total)
- Weakness of the face, or dizziness (in more severe cases)
References
References
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