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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 »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 6-month pregnant mother who developed a fungal ear infection due to the insertion of cotton buds. After visiting my gynecologist, I was referred to an ENT specialist who diagnosed me with 50 percent hearing loss due to nerve damage. The specialist recommended treating it with s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand that you are experiencing a 50 percent loss of hearing, which is attributed to nerve inflammation. The treatment option of steroid injection into the ear is considered one of the most effective approaches. Steroid injections into ... Read Full »
I feel dizzy and nauseous after using earbuds. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have ear itching and dizziness after using buds for more than one year, which is now aggravating with extreme dizziness and nausea. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. First, you should never use earbuds or anything else inside the ear. It leads to injury in the external auditory canal or even rupture of the tympanic membrane and disturbance in the natural ear-cleaning mechanism of e... Read Full »
What is the best way to unclog my ear?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 17-years-old with a height of 6'4" and a weight of 180 lbs. My right ear is clogged, and I experience this issue about once a month. I tried to clean my ears with peroxide, but it did not help. I am not under any medication. I have had an issue with earwax accumulation in the past.... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your statement and from the symptoms that you have, the issue is due to impacted wax. This can be extremely frustrating as it blocks the entire ear canal and can cause pain and decreased hearing if the wax touches your eardrum. You can consider the following advice; ... 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 »
Why do I get bleeding from my left ear without pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have blood flowing from my left ear without pain. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most common reason for bleeding from the ear is due to trauma. There is nothing that you need to worry about as this is extremely common. Make sure you do not use earbuds as they often traumatize the ear canal or eardrum and introduce infections. Please do not use headp... Read Full »
How to stop ringing sound due to a tear in the ear from inserting an earbud?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a thin hole in the membrane of the left ear. It happened due to putting an earbud in my ears. It has got torn now and I am getting a ringing sound in my ear. What to do to stop hearing this sound in my ear? Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You would have injured the eardrum while cleaning. This is a very common thing to happen and do not be worried. The defect in the eardrum interferes with the optimum sound transmission from the middle and inner ear and so you start to have some symptoms such as continuo... Read Full »
How to know whether q-tip perforated the eardrum?
Query: Hi doctor, I have stuck a q tip in my ear because it was itching and I think I may have burst my eardrum. I have some pictures. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pictures are not completely clear but I cannot see any perforation. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). When did the cotton piece stuck inside your ear? Did you notice any blood drops on the cotton piece after getting it out from your ear? Do you have... Read Full »
Why am I having bleeding from ear canal after Q-tip cotton removal?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to the urgent care around 1 PM today for what I thought was cotton bud from Q-tip in the ear but the doctor said it came out and everything looks fine and that it is a bit red and gave me some antibiotic drops to use but have not picked them up yet from the pharmacy. At 3 PM my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As your ENT doctor had already examined your ear and says no cotton is inside that means only infection is there. I think if blood is coming out from the ear and your hearing is impaired than thorough examination and some necessary investigation... Read Full »
Why do I have some discomfort after using a Q-tip?
Query: Hi doctor, When I was using Q-tips to clean my ears, I slipped and I may have gone a little too deep with one. I felt a little discomfort in my ear. That was three days ago and I still feel a little weird in that area. Could I have ruptured or punctured my eardrum? Is it important to go to an ear... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.As reported there are high chances that you might have ruptured your tympanic membrane.Did your ear bleed after using Q-tip? If yes, then there are high chances of perforation in your ear. Please consult an ENT doctor as soon as possible.For further information consult an ... Read Full »