Since the ear is located adjacent to important organs, perforation of the eardrum can lead not only to hearing loss, but also to many other health problems such as loss of balance, dizziness, meningitis and facial paralysis. The diagnosis of rupture of the eardrum can be easily made by a doctor's examination, and the treatment to be applied is determined according to the size and condition of the tear. In very small ruptures, the membrane does not take any action to repair itself.