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While cleaning the ear, the bud came out with a black colored deposit. What do I do?

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Hello doctor,

I am facing ear pain since yesterday. My right ear alone is paining. When I tried cleaning with a earbud, the bud came out with a black colored deposit. What do I do?
Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava

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Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava is an ENT Specialist. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat, including sinus disorders, hearing problems, and throat infections. He also focuses on preventive care and advanced surgical interventions to improve patients’ overall ENT health.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

After considering the facts of your query, it appears like you are suffering from either of these.

  1. Wax in the ear.
  2. Otomycosis (fungal infection of the ear).

Treatment is different in both the above situations.

I suggest taking Paracetamol 500 mg for pain relief.

The above conditions have to be confirmed to start with the treatment.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 27, 2014
Reviewed At June 20, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava is an ENT Specialist. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat, including sinus disorders, hearing problems, and throat infections. He also focuses on preventive care and advanced surgical interventions to improve patients’ overall ENT health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Otolaryngology (E.N.T)

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava is an ENT Specialist. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat, including sinus disorders, hearing problems, and throat infections. He also focuses on preventive care and advanced surgical interventions to improve patients’ overall ENT health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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