What Are Intratympanic Injections?

Intratympanic injections are a specialized ear treatment where medication is injected directly into the middle ear through the eardrum. This method is commonly used to treat inner ear disorders, including Meniere’s disease, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), and autoimmune inner ear disease.

How Is the Procedure Done?

1️ Preparation – The ear is thoroughly cleaned, and a local anesthetic is applied to numb the area.
2️ Injection – A thin needle is carefully inserted through the eardrum into the middle ear, delivering the medication.
3️ Recovery – The patient remains in a specific position for a few minutes to allow the medicine to reach the inner ear.

Benefits of Intratympanic Injections

Targeted Drug Delivery – Medication reaches the affected area directly, increasing effectiveness and reducing systemic side effects.
Minimally Invasive – No need for surgery or hospitalization.
Outpatient Procedure – Can be performed in an ENT clinic without a hospital stay.

Potential Risks

Infection – A slight risk of infection at the injection site.
Minor Bleeding – Some patients may experience minor bleeding during the procedure.
Dizziness or Vertigo – Temporary dizziness may occur after the injection.
Hearing Changes – Rare cases of temporary hearing loss or tinnitus.

Who Can Benefit from Intratympanic Injections?

This treatment is especially useful for patients experiencing:
🔹 Persistent vertigo and dizziness due to Meniere’s disease.
🔹 Sudden hearing loss that doesn’t respond to oral steroids.
🔹 Autoimmune inner ear disease affecting hearing and balance.

Consult an ENT Specialist

If you have symptoms like sudden hearing loss, chronic vertigo, or tinnitus, consult an ENT specialist near you to determine if intratympanic injections are the right treatment for you.