I heard about a new treatment that can fix an eardrum hole without surgery or skin grafts. Is this available in India? How effective is it and where can I find doctors who offer this?

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Yes, the treatment you're inquiring about, typically referred to as "laser myringoplasty" or "laser myringotomy," is available in India. It's a minimally invasive procedure that uses a laser to repair minor eardrum perforations or meniscal tears without requiring skin grafts or traditional surgery.

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I'm a bit worried about my right ear. It's been feeling blocked for almost three weeks now. There's no pain, but it keeps leaking this sticky yellow mucus, and sometimes it pumps out clear fluid too. Not sure what's going on. What could be causing this?

its a case of acute supuurative otitis media this can be prevented by taking supportive measures as well as antibiotics

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Can getting slapped or hit by a ball on one side of the face really mess up both ears? I'm kinda worried about how that could affect my ear drums. Can you help me understand the risks here?

A slap or being hit by a ball on one side of the face can potentially cause damage to both eardrums, as the shockwave from the impact can transmit through the skull and affect the inner ear structures, including the eardrums, on both sides, a condition known as bilateral tympanic membrane perforation or bilateral eardrum damage.

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I'm having this weird issue where every time I hiccup or burp, my right ear really hurts. The burps are happening way more often than usual. What's going on with that? Should I be worried? Any advice would be super helpful.

use rabiprazole for a week and if still persists consult gastroentrologist

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