I have a hole in my eardrum and my doctor suggested surgery. Is surgery the right option for me? Will it help improve my hearing since I already have 30% hearing loss? I'm a bit nervous about whether it'll work or not.

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Surgery helps close eardrum and improve hearing; outcomes depend on size of hole and nerve status‚Äîrisk of no improvement is low if done properly.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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Yes visit ENT doctor and get it removed as soon as possible.

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