Ear wax irritation

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Ear wax irritation

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What difficulties does a blocked ear wax gives to the throat, neck & nose ?? Does it also cause headaches ?? (Anywhere in the head)....

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Dr. Siddharth Vashistha

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 16 yrs exp Gurgaon

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Impacted ear wax can cause headache ... If it gets infected ... Kindly consult an ent doctor and give a detailed history about ur condition

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Dr. Madhuri ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 2 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Madhuri

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 2 yrs exp Bangalore

Impacted wax in the ear can cause reduced hearing and irritation in the ear. If it gets infected then can lead to pain and swelling in the ear canal called Otitis Externa. If this infection is severe then the pain can radiate to neck region and head. Impaction of wax is in the external ear whereas Issues of the middle ear will lead to problems in the throat and nose.

Health Tips

Using ear buds can lead to more problems than any help. Avoid cleaning ears on your own. Seek a doctor if there is any such issues.