Can a perforated eardrum heal on its own without needing surgery If yes how long does it usually take and what can I do to help it heal faster

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I've got a partial perforation in my eardrum, with about 50% of it affected. I'm really worried about how long it might take to heal. Can you give me some insight into the healing process and time frame?

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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My wife has a hole in her eardrum but there's no fluid it's dry. She gets a lot of pain sometimes. Can this be treated with just tablets? I really don't want her to go through surgery are there other options?

for P/E ENT specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

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I've been noticing these holes in my tonsils for a while now, and it seems like they're getting worse. Is this something that happens normally, or should I be thinking about getting my tonsils removed?

It is normal.. Unless you are getting recurrent infection you need not remove

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