Patient's question:
The child was born only a few days ago, and recently, for some reason, they have been scratching their ears frequently. I'm asking, what could be the reason why newborn babies have poor hearing?Doctor's answer:
A torn eardrum can lead to hearing loss. In most cases, it can be treated with a surgical procedure to replace the eardrum or by wearing a hearing aid. Trauma-induced eardrum perforations, as long as they do not lead to infection and the size of the hole is not too large, typically heal on their own within about a month and do not require additional treatment. This is because the eardrum has a rich network of blood vessels that interconnect from the outside to the inside, giving it strong healing capabilities.