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Suggest Remedy For Hole In Ear
my sister had ear early in life and had surgey with tubes put . She now drainage from the ears The doctor said the hole is present, the hearing muffled and she has been on antibiotics put is now on oral steroids Is this the right approach and when should have surgery to close the hole
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Hello,
Your sister is having a problem called tympanic membrane perforation (TM perforation). Surgery will be the treatment of choice and if left behind it might lead to infections. Consult an ENT specialist and opt for procedures like tympanoplasty.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Your sister is having a problem called tympanic membrane perforation (TM perforation). Surgery will be the treatment of choice and if left behind it might lead to infections. Consult an ENT specialist and opt for procedures like tympanoplasty.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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