Suggest Treatment For Lump On The Eardrums

Posted on Wed, 30 Nov 2016

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Question : A hearing specialist told me I have a bump on both eardrums. He said he wasn't concerned bc the bump is on both ears. I have had stapedectomies on both ears. Could this be scar tissue?

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is unlikely to be scar tissue

Detailed Answer:
Hello

The bump is unlikely to be a scary tissue.

The ear is in front of the joint called as temporomandibular joint or the jaw joint. in many patients this joint may slightly project into the ear canal causing a bump.This is perfectly natural and needs no treatment. Please don't worry!!

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng