The ear drum is known to perforate. The ability for a perforation to heal spontaneously depends on various factors.
l. The size of the perforation: small ones especially those caused by acute colds and due to injuries like slaps or eat buds, usually have a good chance of self healing. If the size is within 25'/. of the size of the ear drum, the perforation almost invariably heals.
2. Their duration: If detected within 6 weeks, the chances of spontaneous closure are maximum.
3.when the discharge stops, only then nature's healing process starts
4. The treating doctor's skill, honesty and will to try and avoid an operation.
l. The size of the perforation: small ones especially those caused by acute colds and due to injuries like slaps or eat buds, usually have a good chance of self healing. If the size is within 25'/. of the size of the ear drum, the perforation almost invariably heals.
2. Their duration: If detected within 6 weeks, the chances of spontaneous closure are maximum.
3.when the discharge stops, only then nature's healing process starts
4. The treating doctor's skill, honesty and will to try and avoid an operation.