What Causes a Ruptured Ear Drum?
What Causes a Ruptured Ear Drum?Answer: A ruptured eardrum occurs when the thin membrane that separates the middle and outer ear (called the eardrum or tympanic membrane) is torn. Causes of a ruptured eardrum include: • ear infections • rapid changes in ambient pressure (called barotrauma) • loud noises • foreign objects like pencils or bobby pins inserted into the ear which can puncture the eardrum • trauma Ruptured eardrums can be painful at the time of rupture and are sometimes followed by a feeling of relief if the rupture is due to high pressure. Symptoms of a ruptured ear drum can include fluid draining from the ear, ear pain, sudden hearing loss or dizziness. The treatment of a ruptur
