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Why Does My Eardrum Keep Rupturing?
hello, i had reconstructive surgery on my right eardrum. ever since the surgery my eardrums have ruptured yearly.
I'm in terrible pain as they have ruptured again. I have an extensive history of ear problems starting back at age 5. I've had about 10 surgeries.
I'm in terrible pain as they have ruptured again. I have an extensive history of ear problems starting back at age 5. I've had about 10 surgeries.
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There can be many reasons for the repeated rupture including a mastoid reservoir of infection or an eustachian tube dysfunction. please meet your ent doctor for discussing this, he will examine you and guide you further.
Thanks
There can be many reasons for the repeated rupture including a mastoid reservoir of infection or an eustachian tube dysfunction. please meet your ent doctor for discussing this, he will examine you and guide you further.
Thanks
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