There is another term used to describe this medical condition of the ruptured eardrum and it is known as tympanic membrane perforation. In this condition, the tympanic membrane is compromised or torn due to certain problems. The main cause for a ruptured eardrum is the loud noises that can happen due to explosions, gunshots. Injury is also a very common cause of having a ruptured eardrum. Some of the common symptoms that are seen in the case of a perforated tympanic membrane or the ruptured eardrum are tinnitus or a loss of hearing, pain in the ear, and ear drainage. If the perforation is small, then the healing process will be quick. But in case the damage is severe, surgical processes can help in the repairing process.