What is the treatment for ringing in the ears?

Question

Hi doctor,

Both of my eardrum ruptured due to an ear infection. I lost hearing in my left ear, and all I have been experiencing ringing in my ears. It has been a week, and the ringing seems to get louder. How long I will be hearing this ringing?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

From the description, this is a case of acute otitis media with perforation. The ringing or tinnitus is usually secondary to the recent infection and drum perforation. The hearing loss is also due to the same reason and should improve once the infection settles and the eardrum heals. The eardrum can take six to eight weeks to heal and may be prolonged or non-healing perforation in case of persistent infection. The best practice is to complete the entire course of antibiotics, keep the ear dry, and take water precautions when bathing. Review in six to eight weeks for hearing test and assessment of the status of the infection and eardrum.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.