I have numbness and weakness of face after eardrum rupture. What to do?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
10 days ago, my left eardrum ruptured by my mistake. The doctor said that it will heal on its own in two weeks time. He did not prescribe any medicine. Now, from two days, there is numbness and weakness on the left side of my face. There is mild pain around the ear, jawline, backside of the head. I have anxiety problem too. What should I do (any tests)?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
You have said about numbness or weakness on the left side of your face. Is your mouth deviating towards the right side or your left eye not closing properly? If that is so, it may be a weakness of one of your nerves that supply the muscles of the face (the facial nerve). If that is not so, even an infection in your perforated eardrum may cause mild pain around the ear. Do visit your ENT doctor so that he can have a look at the current state of your eardrum.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Related Questions
What is the treatment for ruptured eardrum?
Why am I having right ear fullness and background noise?
Middle ear infection due to enlarged adenoids has affected my child's hearing. Please help.
I got ear infection after over masturbation. Will it get cured?
Kindly guide me about the advantages and disadvantages of eardrum surgery.
Is it safe to opt train travel while recovering from a ruptured eardrum?
Read answers about:
ruptured eardrumDisclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.