Ear wax impaction occurs when ear wax builds up in the ear canal and blocks the ear. This could cause various symptoms along with hearing loss, tinnitus, and ear pain. There are many factors that can increase the risk of ear wax impaction, including age, ear wax type, ear anatomy, medical conditions, and ear-cleaning habits. Here are some of the signs that you may be experiencing ear wax impaction:
- Hearing loss Ear wax impaction is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. When ear wax blocks the ear canal, it can prevent sound waves from reaching the eardrum. A blockage of ear wax can degrade your hearing, which can be mild or severe.
- Ear infection Ear wax impaction can also increase the risk of ear infection. Ear wax blockage is ideal for the growth of bacteria as it can create a warm, moist environment in the ear canal. Ear infections can cause pain, fever, and discharge from the ear.
- Vertigo Vertigo is a condition that causes a sensation of spinning or dizziness. Ear wax impaction is one of the factors that can be responsible for this condition. When ear wax blocks the ear canal, it can potentially affect the balance mechanism of the ear. Vertigo can be very unpleasant and disorienting and should be taken seriously.
- Perforated eardrum In rare cases, a perforated eardrum can be caused by ear wax impaction. Causing pain, hearing loss, and dizziness; a perforated eardrum is a hole in the eardrum. When perforated eardrums don't heal when not attended to, surgery may be necessary.
- Swimmers' ear Swimmers' ear is an infection in the outer ear canal. This infection may appear as a consequence of water that is trapped in the ear canal. Therefore, this allows bacteria to grow. Ear wax impaction can make it more difficult for water to drain from the ear canal, which increases the risk of swimmers' ear.
If you're experiencing the symptoms of ear wax impaction, avoid inserting objects such as cotton swabs in the ear canal as it could potentially cause injury from the wax being pushed deeper. Healthy Hearing can remove your ear wax using microsuction for just £60 for both ears and if no ear wax is found, a full refund will be provided.
