“How painful is a ruptured eardrum?”
I think my 12 year old daughter has a ruptured eardrum. She seems to be in a lot of pain. How painful is a ruptured eardrum?
2 Answers
The middle ear infection is probably causing the pain, nor the perforation. Keep ear dry. See ENT
The ear is a very sensitive area. If you are concerned about a possible ruptured eardrum, please bring your daughter to a pediatrician or walk in clinic for a diagnosis and possible treatment of infection. Do not put any drops or Q-tips into the ear. Keep the ear dry. Use a shower cap if needed. If there is an infection causing the rupture, it should be treated appropriately. It should be okay to take the usual over-the-counter pain medications or a bit of a low setting heating pad to the area as needed (do not use while sleeping).
