Patient's question:
The other night, I was cleaning my son's ears for him and accidentally shook his ear, causing it to bleed. At first, I thought nothing of it, assuming it was just a minor scrape. However, my son seemed to have some hearing issues. When we went to the hospital, the doctor said his eardrum was torn. What should we do? Will he go blind?What kind of help is needed: Can a child's torn eardrum be treated?
Doctor's answer:
After ear cleaning, traumatic tympanic membrane perforation is often the cause. If it does not lead to infection, it may heal on its own. In this case, active prevention of infection is very important, and it is necessary to pay attention to preventing colds as much as possible. Do not blow your nose forcefully. Avoid water entering the ear. Follow-up examination after one month. It is generally unlikely to cause blindness. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery, a healthy body, and a wonderful life.