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4. Symptoms of Ruptured Eardrum

People with ruptured eardrums often notice that something is wrong right away. Many people experience sudden hearing loss or pain, which might continue or stop suddenly. If the ruptured eardrum was caused by an infection, there may be mucus or pus-like drainage from the ear. In some instances, they may notice bleeding from the ear.

More symptoms include

  • Ringing or buzzing in the ear, which is also called tinnitus;
  • Dizziness or a spinning sensation, called vertigo; and
  • Motion sickness, nausea, or vomiting as a result of vertigo.

A ruptured eardrum may cause pain. Aleksej Sarifulin / Getty Images

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