Why does my hearing change when I pull my earlobe?

Question

Hi doctor,

I want to ask when I pull the lobule of my ear or the place where earrings are placed. My ear becomes muffled, then when I push it back, it becomes normal again. This happened after I accidentally let the shower water in my ear, and I tried to do the vacuum technique to let the water out. So why is it happening?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. The most common reason for having this problem can be due to the accumulation of wax. When you pull your ear, there could be some obstruction that makes your hearing muffled, and then when the ear is set straight, the hearing gets restored.

I would suggest that you get wax removal done under vision or at least get it cleaned every six months if you tend to have an accumulation of wax. There is nothing that you need to worry about majorly. Hope that answers your query. Please let me know if there is any other issue you are facing.

I hope this helps.

Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.