What Causes Eardrum Calcification and How Is It Treated?

There are many causes of tympanic membrane calcification, the most common being ear inflammation. For example, repeated episodes of chronic suppurative otitis media with a long duration of illness are prone to tympanic membrane calcification. Therefore, for some patients with otitis media, treatment cannot be ignored, and early treatment can avoid the phenomenon of tympanic membrane calcification. 1. Especially for patients with secretory otitis media, long-term non-absorption of middle ear effusion can lead to tympanic membrane calcification. However, tympanic membrane calcification generally does not have very obvious symptoms, so no special treatment is required. If tympanic membrane calcification is found during surgery, most of the calcified tissue can be removed according to need. 2. If the tympanic membrane is partially calcified, it can be removed under a microscope. If it is completely calcified, a secondary reconstruction surgery needs to be considered. Tympanic membrane calcification is often accompanied by symptoms such as tinnitus, hearing loss, ear stuffiness, and ear pain. Therefore, the treatment plan should be determined based on the specific symptoms of the patient. 3. In addition, it is essential to change bad habits in daily life, such as using ear picks or foreign objects to clean the ears for a long time or repeatedly, which can easily lead to ear damage or tympanic membrane calcification.