Suffering with signs & symptoms of earwax build-up?
Earwax, while crucial for protecting your ears, can sometimes accumulate and lead to discomfort or even hearing loss. Recognizing the signs and symptoms early on is key to addressing the problem and preventing complications. In this blog post we will look at some of the main signs of a possible earwax build-up.
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What is earwax?
Earwax, also called cerumen, is produced by the special glands in the skin of the outer ear canal. In most cases, the earwax will make its way through the ear canal, reach the outer ear’s opening, and fall off. When the earwax doesn’t get cleared naturally then it becomes hard and impacted.
Main signs & symptoms of Earwax Build-up
Hearing Loss or Muffled Hearing: One of the most noticeable signs of earwax build-up is a decrease in hearing clarity or a feeling of muffled sound.
Earache or Discomfort: If you experience ear pain or a persistent feeling of fullness or pressure in your ear, earwax blockage could be the culprit.
Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears): Earwax build-up can sometimes cause tinnitus, a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in your ears.
Itchiness or Irritation: The ear canal may become itchy or irritated due to trapped wax.
Vertigo or Dizziness: In some cases, excessive earwax can lead to balance problems and a sense of dizziness or vertigo.
What are the causes of ear wax build-up?
- Some people naturally produce a lot of earwax.
- Some people produce naturally hard and dry earwax.
- having narrow and hairy ear canals.
- As we get older, the earwax gets dry and hard.
- Pushing the earwax inside with cotton buds, ear plugs, hearing aids or any other objects.
Visit the NHS website page for earwax for the latest information and guidance.
Over-the-counter treatments
If excess earwax is causing issues, over-the-counter options are often the initial recommendation. Consult your pharmacy team for personalised advice and suitable treatment options.
Usually, medical-grade olive oil eardrops are recommended as they gently soften the earwax and help with the natural removal of earwax from the ear.
Avoid inserting anything, including cotton buds, into your ears. This can push wax deeper, irritate the delicate ear canal, or even damage your eardrum.
If your ear wax build-up persists even after using the over-the-counter treatments, you might want to consider a professional earwax removal service such as microsuction earwax removal.
Professional ear wax removal methods
Professional Earwax Removal in Brighton
Microsuction is a safe and effective method of professional earwax removal. At our Brighton clinic based in Matlock Pharmacy, the procedure is carried about by a fully trained professional.
An increasing number of clinics are using the microsuction ear wax method as it is widely regarded as the safest and most efficient method of removing earwax in clinics.
