Excessive ear wax can be due to many reasons, one predominately being a lack of proper hygiene. Common symptoms include ear pain, the feeling of fullerenes in the ear, noises in the ear, hearing loss, cough, foul odor, and discharge from the ear.
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What can cause head and ear pain on the same side for a month?
Query: Hi doctor, I have earache and headache on the same side. I have pain while washing my face near my ears for a month. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are having headaches and earaches on the same side. You have more pain while washing your face. Please mention the nature of your pain whether it seems like an electric shock or it comes and goes or dull in nature. This type of pain can oc... Read Full »
I have blocked ears with fullness, itching, and difficulty hearing despite using eardrops. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have some kind of ear blockage as my left ear feels full and itchy, and I have difficulty hearing. The doctor suggested me to undergo an ear cleaning. I used Soliwax ear drops but the problem persisted. What should I do? Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ear block can occur due to many causes. Eustachian tube dysfunction and wax in the external ear canal are the most common. The former is accompanied by some nose or throat infections. Both can have itchiness, fullness, earache, and reduced hearing as accompanying sympt... Read Full »