Suggest Remedy For Pain Caused By Excessive Ear Wax

Posted on Fri, 6 Nov 2015

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Fri, 6 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : This is inside my boyfriends ear what is it ?

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ear wax.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. The image shows a build-up of ear wax in the left ear. this is very common.

2. An ear examination by a local ENT Specialist is recommended. Avoid trying to remove it on your own.

3. Your ENT Specialist will decide if this can be removed immediately or after the use of wax dissolving ear drops.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (35 minutes later)

We just tried using a ear cleaning wax cleaning kit and i did not see any of that wax come out

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It must be dry and impacted.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. Dark coloured ear wax is usually dry and impacted.

2. Since the external ear canal is curved and narrower in thd middle (isthmus), you may not be able to remove it without softening it first.

3. Hence a visit to a specialist is advised.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar