What should I do to get rid of ear pain and unusual sound in my ear?

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There is a high possibility that you would have accidentally injured the eardrum. It is a prevalent thing to happen, and you do not have to worry too much. The defect in the eardrum interferes with optimum sound transmission to the middle and inner ear. You will have symptoms such as continuous ringing sensations, muffled sounds, echoing of your voice or loud sounds, intolerance to high-frequency sounds, decreased hearing, etc. Usually, this traumatic perforation heals over four to six weeks, and you will be completely fine. However, you should not let it get infected as it can interfere with the healing process, and if proper hygiene is not maintained, the perforation might never close. My advice for you would be to; 1. Entirely refrain from using earbuds / Q-tips, however intense the itching might get. 2. Always consult to an ENT before you apply any medication to the ear. 3. Place sterile cotton in the outer ear and change it every six hours. 4. Wear a shower cap while taking a head bath to avoid water entering inside. There is no need for any medication unless you are having an infection associated with a copious amount of discharge. I hope I have answered your query in detail. If there is anything you want to enquire about, feel free to contact us at icliniq.com.