Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD An ear infection often happens when a virus or bacteria causes inflammation in the ear.

Also known as a tympanic membrane perforation, a ruptured eardrum develops when the tissue separating the ear canal from the middle ear is torn. Symptoms indicating a ruptured eardrum include ear ...

Police said the victim sustained severe bruising and swelling to her head and face ... reported that she also suffered a ruptured left ear drum, according to court records. The victim reported ...