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How to prevent excess ear wax formation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting a lot of wax formation on both ears. Even if I clean the ears on a daily basis, but still it comes up again. This problem has started around 10 years back. I am suffering from dandruff problem around the same time, along with excessive oil secretion in the head. Not su... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a lot of wax formation on both ears and dandruff problems with oily skin for the last ten years. If your glands produce more earwax than normal, it may become hard and block the... Read Full »
I used a narrow rod to remove ear wax. Will there be any harm?
Query: Hello doctor, I had put a narrow rod on my hear accidentally yesterday, it delivers more wax in my ear with red color and my hearing is not clear normally. I had not taken any treatment and any first aid for that. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a high probability that you would have accidentally injured the eardrum while cleaning. This is a very common thing to happen and you do not have to worry too much. The defect in the eardrum interferes with optimum sound transmission to the middle and inner ear... Read Full »
Can I go for a haircut after having my ear wax removed?
Query: Hello doctor, I believe I produce excessive ear wax in my ears due to the fact that I constantly have to go to an ENT to get them cleaned out. Today I had them cleaned out by my ENT but tomorrow I want to get a haircut. I have short hair so when I go to the barber the little hairs always fall and go... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In short, you can go for wax removal today. You may also go for a haircut tomorrow. But, before the haircut just insert a thick plug of cotton into each ear. After the haircut and shampooing, you may remove the plug. That way you will prevent hair from going inside t... Read Full »
I went swimming a few days back and lost complete hearing in my right ear. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I went swimming a few days back, and I have lost complete hearing in my right ear. I believe there is water stuck in it. I noticed it straight after getting out of the water. I can only hear a little. I tried blowing while holding my nose and tried ear drops suggested by the pharmacy. I t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the history provided by you, there is impacted wax or cerumen in the ear, which has gotten wet because of water entry into the ear while swimming. When ear wax gets wet, it swells up, leading to ear blockage. Refrain from blowing forcefully. It will not op... Read Full »
I have a feeling of water coming out of my ear, but there is no fluid discharge as such. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I get a feeling of water rushing out of my ear canal which is similar to when water drains out of your ear after spending a day at the pool. There is no fluid in my ear nor is it coming out . I usually use a q-tip or wiggle my finger around in my ear and the tickle goes away. I am not ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It is most probably due to the eustachian tube catarrh (excessive build-up of mucus in the ear). This is a common condition where the tube that connects the middle ear to the back of the nose, equalizing pressures ... Read Full »
My earwax is runny and drains out from my ear while sleeping. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My ear wax is runny and will run consistently throughout the night, preventing sleep. I have used various ear products in the past. However, none seem to address the constant movement of ear wax. What is the treatment for this? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Ear wax is a normal phenomenon; the canal skin grows outwards to bring the wax outside. However, in some, the wax production is excessive and can cause the symptoms like you described, either excess discharge or a block af... Read Full »
How can clogging of ear be prevented?
Query: Hello doctor, I used Debrox for a minor ear clog, but after four uses and some flushing, my ear feels more clogged. My assumption is the consistency and subsequent build-up. I have used a water and hydrogen peroxide solution in the past without any problem. With COVID-19, is there any way to remedy ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most probable reason for this symptom could be due to impacted accumulation of wax in that particular ear canal. It is always advised to refrain from using ear buds as it pushes the wax even further in the ear drum which can irritate the ear drum and interfere with ... Read Full »
My earwax is pushed into the ear canal. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I took custom ear impressions for my music hearing protection. I previously examined my ears with an ear scope and found them to be healthy, with only a small amount of earwax and no redness. After the procedure, I had no pain or symptoms, but when I inspected the ear scope again, I found... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As I can see, traces of trauma appear deeper than simple trauma. This is due to two factors. Either you have a repeated habit of clearing wax with earbuds or any other objects, or you frequently use your scope. As a result, the skin of the ea... Read Full »
I have heaviness in the ear along with black discharge. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I feel heaviness in my ear, and I noticed some black discharge whenever I use cotton tips to clean my ear. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I reviewed your query. It is due to ear wax impaction. So, I suggest you to stop using earbuds or any objects inside the ear; it leads to disturbance in normal cleaning mechanism, i.e., the migratory epithelial pattern of the ear, leading to e... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old individual experiencing right-sided ear pain for the last five days. I also experience a ringing sound in my right ear for the past five months. An ENT specialist cleaned my ear wax four times, but after the cleaning, I developed right ear pain. The doctor prescribed ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Earache can have multiple reasons, including issues related to the ear itself, or can be due to issues in the neck, teeth, mouth, throat, tonsils, or nasal cavity. This is because the nerves that supply the ear also supply these organs. The doctor has prescribed you a... Read Full »