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Ear pain - Impacted ear wax

2021-06-07 05:39:24
Currently I'm diagnosed with impacted ear wax , Do impacted ear wax cause pain ?? Whole neck area is stiff and heavy Bcoz of that, I'm taking painkillers , 9 yrs ago I had ear operation for keratosis obuturan , is it possible of it can reoccur?
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Visit ENT for removal of impacted wax . Dnt remove by own

Answered2021-06-08 13:36:32

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Answered2021-06-07 06:05:46

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Yes keratosis obturans can recurr. Kindly visit an ENT as you need removal of wax and debris.

Answered2021-06-07 06:17:55

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