- Hermina Medan<\/a><\/li>
- 25 March 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Rupture of the eardrum, what causes it?<\/a><\/h3>
A ruptured eardrum is a condition when the tympanic membrane (eardrum) has a tear or hole. The tympanic membrane or eardrum is a layer in the middle area of the ear canal that functions to transmit sound waves from the outer ear. Then these sound waves are received by the tympanic membrane in the form of vibrations and then forwarded to the middle ear and inner ear. \n\n These vibrations are converted into signals in the inner ear. Then the signal will be sent to the brain and then translated as sound. Thus, hearing can be impaired if the tympanic membrane is damaged or ruptured. \n\n There are several conditions that can cause the eardrum to rupture, including: \n\n 1. Infection \n\n Ear infections are a common cause of a ruptured eardrum, such as otitis media which is often the cause of a ruptured eardrum. Ear infections can cause fluid buildup in the middle ear. Then the fluid buildup creates pressure so it can tear the eardrum. \n\n 2. Injuries \n\n Having an ear injury or an injury to the side of the head can also cause a ruptured eardrum. Not only that, direct injury can also occur due to objects that enter the ear area, such as cotton buds or other ear picks which can also cause the eardrum to rupture. \n\n 3. Loud sound \n\n Acoustic trauma is a condition when you hear very loud sounds such as gunshots or explosions which have the potential to cause rupture of the eardrum. Even though this condition rarely occurs, it should be watched out for. \n\n 4. Pressure \n\n Barotrauma is a condition when there is a drastic difference between the outer ear and the middle ear. This condition can occur when boarding a plane, driving to high altitudes, diving or climbing mountains which can result in tearing of the eardrum. \n\n Although a ruptured eardrum can heal on its own within a few weeks or a few months. However, there are some cases that require further medical treatment, such as fillings or ear surgery. \n\n Treatment of a ruptured eardrum \n\n Generally, a ruptured eardrum will heal on its own within 6–8 weeks. However, if there are signs of infection or a ruptured eardrum that doesn't go away on its own, medical treatment is needed. \n\n Some of the treatments that can be done to treat a ruptured eardrum are: \n\n Medical treatment \n\n Medical treatment of the eardrum aims to relieve pain and treat or prevent infection. Medical procedures performed by doctors include: \n\n \n Administration of drugs \n The doctor will give antibiotics in the form of drops or oral medication to prevent or treat ear infections. The doctor will also give pain relievers, such asIbuprofen orparacetamol, if the pain due to a ruptured eardrum does not go away. \n \n\n \n Patching of rips or holes \n If a tear or hole in the eardrum doesn't heal on its own, the doctor will apply a chemical to the edge of the tear and apply special paper as a patch. This patch will stimulate the healing process of the eardrum until it is completely closed. \n \n\n \n Surgery or operation \n If the patching of the tear or hole in the eardrum doesn't work, the doctor will perform eardrum surgeryortympanoplasty.This operation is done by grafting other tissue into the ruptured eardrum. \n \n\n Self-care at home \n\n To help the process of recovering a ruptured eardrum, patients can also do their own treatment at home. Treatments that can be done include: \n\n \n Keep your ears dry by using earplugs or special devices to prevent water from getting in when bathing \n Avoid risky activities, such as swimming, traveling to high altitudes, and doing strenuous exercise \n Do not hold your breath in your nose when you sneeze, as this can increase ear pressure and make the condition worse \n Resist the urge to clean your ears for a while until the ruptured eardrum recovers \n Compress the ear with a warm dry towel \n \n\n If the condition does not improve, immediately consult an ENT specialist at RSU Hermina Medan. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Medan<\/a><\/li>
- 12 September 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Mengenal Sinusitis dan Pengobatannya<\/a><\/h3>
Sinus merupakan rongga kecil yang saling terhubung melalui saluran udara di dalam tulang tengkorak. Sinus terletak di bagian belakang tulang dahi, bagian dalam struktur tulang pipi, kedua sis ibatang hidung, dan belakang mata. \n\n Sinus berfungsi untuk menghangatkan/melembabkan udara yang dihirup, membantu pengaturan tekanan intranasal, berperan dalam pertahanan tubuh, meringankan tengkorak dan memberikan resonansi suara. \n\n Sinusitis merupakan peradangan yang terjadi pada dinding sinus. Sinusitis pada umumnya ditandai dengan pilek, hidung tersumbat, dan nyeri di area sekitar wajah. Sinusitis mirip dengan flu dan apabila tidak diobati dengan tepat akan menyebabkan komplikasi. \n\n \n\n Ciri-ciri Sinusitis \n\n Penderita sinusitis pada umumnya ditandai dengan keluhan pada saluran hidung dan menyebabkan nyeri di sekitar mata bahkan sakit kepala. Penderita sinusitis pada umumnya akan merasakan keluhan seperti : \n\n \n Hidung mampet, dan susah bernapas lewat hidung \n Sakit kepala dan Batuk \n Napas berbau tidak sedap dan. \n Pembengkakan di sekitar mata \n Pilek berkepanjangan yang dapat berlangsung dalam waktu kurang lebih 7 sampai 10 hari \n Hidung mengeluarkan ingus ingus kuning kental atau hijau atau tekadang tidak berwarna atau bening \n \n\n \n\n Penanganan dan Pengobatan Sinusitis \n\n Penanganan sinusitis dapat dilakukan secara mandiri atau berkunjung kedokter. Beberapa hal yang dapat dilakukan sendiri untuk mengurangi sinusitis adalah sebagai berikut : \n\n \n Beristirahat \n Mengkonsumsi obat penahan rasa sakit dan obat pilek \n Mengkompres hangat bagian hidung untuk meredakan nyeri pada hidung dan sinus \n Mengonsumsi banyak cairan untuk menjaga lendir tetap encer \n Menggunakan tetes hidung saline yang aman untuk digunakan sendiri \n Penggunaan semprotan dekongestan yang dijual bebas \n \n\n \n\n Bila keluhan terus berlanjut setelah tiga hari penanganan mandiri, sebaiknya segera temui dokter spesialis THT, bedah kepala, dan leher di Rumah Sakit Umum Hermina Medan untuk penanganan lebih lanjut. \n\n \n\n Sinusitis harus ditangani dengan tepat untuk menghindari komplikasi yang bisa terjadi apabila dibiarkan berlarut-larut tanpa penanganan. Beberapa komplikasi yang dapat terjadi adalah meningitis, infeksi tulang, infeksi otak dan infeksi mata. \n\n \n\n Cara mencegah sinusitis \n\n Sinusitis dapat dicegah dengan menjaga kebersihan hidung, mengobati flu dengan tuntas, dan menjaga kondisi tubuh agar tetap prima. \n\n Selain itu dapat melakukan beberapa langkah ini untuk mencegah sinusitis dan menjaga kesehatan tubuh agar tetap prima : \n\n \n Tidak merokok dan hindari asap rokok \n Rajin Mencuci tangan dengan benar dan teratur, terutama apabila sedang flu dan kurangi menyentuh wajah dan mengucek mata \n Hindari pencetus alergi \n \n\n \n\n Pada umumnya sinusitis dapat dicegah dengan menjaga kesehatan tubuh dan higienitas diri agar tidak mudah terserang flu. Jika terus menerus mengalami masalah pada sinus, cobalah untuk memeriksakannya kedokter. \n\n Dokter akan melakukan serangkaian pemeriksaan dan diagnosis dengan beberapa metode sesuai dengankeluhan yang andarasakan dan akan menentukan tindakan yang tepat agar sinusitis tidak mudah untuk kambuh dan sembuh. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
- 12 September 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
- 25 March 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>