What Causes Scab Over Ear Drum?

Posted on Thu, 19 Mar 2015

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Thu, 19 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : I hav a scab on the eardrum that my doctor couldn't remove without tearing it. What would you recommend to soften it to get it off so tubes can b put in

Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Treatment depends on the type of scab.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having scab over ear drum.

Patch or scab over ear drum or in the drum are due to tympanosclerosis, due to calcium deposits secondary to ear trauma or infection. If it is causing hearing loss, it should be removed.

Patch behind the intact ear drum occurs due to cholesteatoma, needs to be removed surgically to prevent serious complications.

To comment on the patch, please upload the otoscopy report.

Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj