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What Is The Cure For The Hole In The Ear Drum And The Fluid Discharge?

Hi, my hearing is poor on my left ear. I was told awhile back there's a hole in the eardrum. Sometimes theres water fluid coming out . It smells bad when it's thick...I get head aches a lot. I have ear problem ever since I was little and now I'm in my early 30's and it's getting worst. Please help

Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.

As per your complain it seems that loss of hearing is due to perforated ear drum and as you have a history of having ear infections since childhood, chronic ear infections can lead to perforation of ear drum..
The thick smelly discharge seems to be pus that is formed secondary to infection.
I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..
He can advise you to take antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkillers, decongestants and steroids along with antibiotic ear drops..
Ear tubes or grommets can be advised to be placed to ear in drainage and relieve pressure..
In case if the perforation does not resolve with medication surgical correction by Tympanoplasty can help..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Is The Cure For The Hole In The Ear Drum And The Fluid Discharge?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complain it seems that loss of hearing is due to perforated ear drum and as you have a history of having ear infections since childhood, chronic ear infections can lead to perforation of ear drum.. The thick smelly discharge seems to be pus that is formed secondary to infection. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. He can advise you to take antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkillers, decongestants and steroids along with antibiotic ear drops.. Ear tubes or grommets can be advised to be placed to ear in drainage and relieve pressure.. In case if the perforation does not resolve with medication surgical correction by Tympanoplasty can help.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.