- Male
- 32 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm a bit worried because I had my earwax removed by an ENT and they used a sharp tool. After that, they inserted this pipe-like instrument, and it made this really loud noise in my ear. It's been about 25 days now, and there's still some pain in my ear, but it's not super severe. I'm just concerned that maybe this pipe thing hurt my eardrum. So, if the pipe did hit my eardrum, would there have been immediate, intense pain? And what are the signs of having a hole in your eardrum?
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That could be vacuum which you are saying about,do not worry it causes no damage,the pain that younare saying could be negligible forget about it,if it's becoming worse visit your doctor for evaluation.
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