{"id":179,"date":"2019-06-20T11:44:23","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T15:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spartanburgent.fm1.dev\/ear\/eardrum-perforation\/"},"modified":"2020-04-11T00:45:04","modified_gmt":"2020-04-11T04:45:04","slug":"eardrum-perforation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/ent\/ear\/eardrum-perforation\/","title":{"rendered":"Eardrum Perforation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
An eardrum perforation is defined as a hole or rupture in the eardrum. Known medically as a tympanic membrane rupture, this tear occurs in the membrane separating your outer ear from your inner ear. A perforation can lead to a middle ear infection and possible hearing loss, though in many cases it will heal on its own without medical treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The eardrum converts sound waves into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain, and protects the middle ear from bacteria, moisture and other foreign objects. A perforation can disrupt both important functions, allowing bacteria to enter the ear and cause an ear infection (otitis media) or contribute to a loss of hearing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n