Patient's question:
My husband had an industrial accident today at work due to an operational error. He is now at the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said he has traumatic tympanic membrane perforation. I am worried that my husband will not be able to hear any sound in the future, so I wanted to ask you, can traumatic tympanic membrane perforation be cured?Doctor's answer:
The treatment method for traumatic tympanic membrane perforation should be determined based on the size of the patient's perforation. Small perforations do not require special treatment and can heal on their own. The majority of traumatic tympanic membrane perforations can also heal on their own. However, for a very small minority of patients with traumatic large perforations, it may not heal promptly and may require surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. It is recommended that patients avoid spicy and irritating foods in their diet.