ear, nose, and throat disorders
Eardrum Perforation
Introduction
A perforation is a hole in the eardrum. Eardrum perforations are caused by middle ear infections and injuries. Perforation causes sudden ear pain, sometimes with bleeding from the ear, hearing loss, or noise in the ear. Doctors can see the perforation with an otoscope. Usually the eardrum heals on its own, but sometimes surgical repair is needed. 