10 Ruptured Eardrum Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #2: Hearing Loss
The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is an essential part of the middle ear. Soundwaves travel down the ear canal and when they reach the eardrum, they cause it to vibrate. This vibration is transformed into signals that are then sent to the brain, and the brain can decipher them into something meaningful to us.
Considering how important the eardrum is for hearing, it would make sense that our hearing will be impaired if it is damaged. The hearing loss can be complete in that ear, although it will usually just appear to be muted somewhat. The hearing should hopefully be restored when the eardrum is healed.
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