Ear infections, including otitis media, are a common cause of ruptured eardrums, especially in children. When an infection occurs, fluid builds up behind the eardrum, increasing pressure and causing the eardrum to tear or perforate, resulting in hearing loss. A perforated eardrum usually heals within a few weeks without treatment, but in some cases, a simple tympanoplasty may be required.

A perforated eardrum is a tear or hole in the thin layer of tissue that separates the outer ear canal from the middle ear. If left untreated, it can cause serious hearing complications. These complications can include otitis media or hearing loss.

A perforated eardrum can lead to complications such as hearing loss or otitis media. Surgery to repair a perforated eardrum is an effective treatment for this condition.