What Is Bullous Myringitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Complications
Bullous myringitis can be extremely uncomfortable. This is beneficial in a way because it means the patient is likely to get treatment quickly, helping to keep the infection under control as soon as possible. It can, however, become a very serious issue in some cases.
A serious infection can cause permanent damage to the inner ear. This can cause them to completely lose their hearing in the affected ear for the rest of their life. In some cases, the infection can even spread to the bones surrounding the ear. Sepsis and/or meningitis is also a potential risk in severe cases.
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