instruction: hello doctor I have semi acute pain in my left ear due to someone slapped in my ear while ragging last year I did not visit a doctor because I feel uncomfortable about discussing this issue but nowadays I feel a sound that is like when water enters our ear now I have feared of phonophobia please suggest
output: hi you might have developed an eardrum hole I perforation since the eardrum is a very delicate structure and cannot tolerate a high volume and high impact gush of air in such a circumstance you will definitely have symptoms such as ringing sensations feeling of air coming out irritation unable to tolerate loud sounds and even decreased hearing there is nothing to worry as the eardrum heals on its own in four to six weeks provided you follow certain precautionary measures precautionary measures include not allowing water to enter the ear place sterile cotton in the outer ear and wear a shower cap as well while having a head bath cotton places have to be changed every six hours during the day there is no medication as such required unless your ear has got infected and there is discharge in such a situation the healing process might take even more time or sometimes if adequate care and hygiene are not maintained the hole or perforation might not heal at all and might require surgery to get it closed I hope this helps