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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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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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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I've been dealing with a swollen and painful lymph node under my chin for a while now. Plus, my nose won't stop bleeding, and it's been happening for the last two months. I'm also having this weird feeling like something's stuck in my throat, which makes it hard to swallow food. What could be going on with me?

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I accidentally swallowed a small sharp chicken bone and now it feels like it's stuck in my throat. Is this something normal, or should I be worried about any potential danger? How can I deal with this problem?

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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?

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