How to tell when a child’s eardrum is broken

A ruptured eardrum in children is what is clinically known as a perforated tympanic membrane. When a child experiences hearing loss, a feeling of blocked ears, or even bleeding from the external ear canal due to an unknown cause or due to an external force acting directly or indirectly on the head or ear, and develops such symptoms as ear pain, a ruptured eardrum can be suspected. In this case, it is important to go to the otolaryngology department of the hospital and undergo a specialized otolaryngology examination, such as an electro-otolaryngoscopy to observe the condition of the eardrum. A middle ear analysis can also be done to determine if the eardrum is ruptured by looking for air leakage through the impedance of the middle ear analysis. In case of tympanic membrane rupture, you should not dip the tympanic membrane in water or take medication to avoid middle ear infection.