Ear injuries or trauma: A hard hit to your ear or head, like from a fall or a slap, can rupture your eardrum. Loud, explosive sounds:

Although a perforated or ruptured eardrum can cause hearing problems, it does not mean that you will lose your hearing. However, until the eardrum heals, you may experience some decline in your ability รขโ‚ฌยฆ A perforated eardrum usually gets better on its own within 2 months and your hearing returns to normal. You may need antibiotics if you have an ear infection, or to stop you getting an ear infection while รขโ‚ฌยฆ