The tympanic membrane, a thin tissue separating the middle ear from the outer ear canal, is a small hole or tear in the eardrum, which is known as an eardrum rupture.

Hearing can be affected if the eardrum is damaged because sound waves that enter the eardrum cause this membrane to vibrate, which then travels through the middle ear bones and into the skull.

The term “perforated eardrum” also refers to a ruptured eardrum.

Causes

Infection

Particularly in children, ear infections frequently result in the fluid behind the eardrum building up to the point where it puts pressure on the tympanic membrane, which can lead to eardrum rupture.

Pressure changes

Barotrauma, also known as pressure changes in the ear, is a condition where the pressure inside and outside the ear are so drastically different that it ruptures the eardrum.

• scuba diving
• flying in an airplane
• driving at high altitudes
• shock waves
• strong blow to the ear directly

Injury or trauma

Any trauma to the side of the head or to the ear can rupture your eardrum, which can also happen as a result of injuries.

• one’s ear being struck
• an injury sustained while playing a sport
• falling on your ear
• car accidents

Symptoms

The primary symptom of an ruptured eardrum is pain, which can be mild or severe, last all day, fluctuate in intensity, or both.

When the pain subsides, the eardrum usually bursts, allowing watery, bloody, or pus-filled fluids to drain from the affected ear. Middle ear infections are more common in young children, those who have colds or the flu, or those who live in areas with poor air quality.

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT

Belladonna

The person usually has a fever, a flushed red face, eyes that are sensitive to light, and skin that is hot to the touch. The right ear is typically affected. Intense bouts of earache that come and go very suddenly, with heat and inflammation, suggest a need for this remedy. Pain can be pounding or throbbing, and may be worse from jarring.Belladonnamay experience nightmares, restlessness, or drowsiness due to the fever.

Chamomilla

As well as reducing earaches, irritability, and pain sensitivity, this remedy also soothes teething-related pain.

Hepar sulphuris calcareum

Stabbing, sticking pains “like a splinter being driven in” are a likely indicator, and the person may feel very vulnerable and touchy. This remedy is indicated when an earache is extremely painful or infection is advanced (with a bulging eardrum or pus formation).

Mercurius solubilis

A person who needs this remedy is frequently extremely sensitive to temperatures (both hot and cold), has swollen lymph nodes, offensive breath, a puffy tongue, and sweats and drools while sleeping. This remedy may be helpful if an ear infection is advanced, with pus formation, shooting pains, and roaring in the ear.

Pulsatilla

The ear may be hot and swollen, with a feeling that something is pressing out; pain can be worse at night and in the evening, as well as from heat; and there may be deep itching felt internally, especially if ear infections are chronic. This remedy is frequently indicated for ear infections that follow or accompany a cold.Pulsatillatypically needs to be comforted and held because she is sad and emotional.

Aconitum napellus

Earaches that come on after being outside in extremely cold weather are relieved by this treatment.

Ferrum phosphoricum

Low-grade fever, weakness, and a propensity for earaches and nosebleeds are all reduced by this.

Kali muriaticum

As a result, ear congestion that was made worse by the pressure change is relieved.

Magnesia phosphorica

The pain may be mostly neuralgic, with little evidence of fluid or infection, and feels much better when warmth and pressure are applied, indicating the need for this treatment.