Re: Tympanic membrane rupture squatting after tympanomastoidectomy?
Rupture of your tympanic membrane would either be from a direct trauma, an infection, or by way of pressure. A direct trauma would be from actually sticking something in your ear and rupturing the membrane. Infection is by way of something called otitis media. Pressure ruptures are a result of not being able to equalise the pressure in the eustachian tube of the ear. So as long as you haven't been sticking pencils in your ear, we can rule out trauma.
If it is a result of an infection then there would be clear signs prior to the membrane rupture. Signs of redness and swelling of the membrane would be noted and you may also experience earache, slight loss of hearing, noise in the ear, and nausea.
Tympanomastoidectomy is the current surgical procedure to correct accute infections of the eardrum and surrounding bones. Tympanoplasty only involves repair to the eardrum itself. As you are only one month out from these surgeries, the internal structure of your ear would have to be regarded as being in a weakened condition.
For pressure ruptures, if you were to close your mouth, pinch your nose and exhale, you would definitely feel the pressure in your ears rise. So if you were to equate this to holding your breath during strenuous exercise, it is something which your doctor shouldn't rule out as a possible cause of your tympanic rupture. But it is more likely that the added pressure in addition to your pre-existing condition was the cause.
I understand that it can be very painful.
Controlled breathing during physical exercise is good but holding your breath is not advisable under any circumstances.
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