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Ears got numb

2018-09-17 06:53:27
I have problem with my ears as am not able to hear things. Actually it happened after swimming, my ears where numb and then i tried to dry it up and then cleaned it with earbuds but thing is my ears wax is dry so whenever i try to clean my ears it never comes out , instead it makes numb inside. What should i do ? Am not able to hear properly !
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You seem to have pushed wax deep into the canal while cleaning. Wax needs to be cleaned under vision by a specialist
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-09-19 08:26:23

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