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Right ear block

2025-12-20 11:37:52
Hearing blocked after at home ear wax removal with ear buds. Right ear issue, no issue in the left ear. Ear cleaning after putting warm oil in ear overnight
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One should not be using ear buds as they end up pushing the wax further inside blocking the ear canal which is narrower inside. One needs to get it cleaned properly to avoid damage.

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May be wax is pushed towards your eardrum with ear bud which is causing blockage Get ENT examination done

Answered2025-12-25 12:04:12

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Pain may be due to minor trauma Analgesic for pain
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Use soliwax drops and don’t self clean ears

Answered2025-12-23 02:45:27

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You must get your ear checked as mostly these cases are of wax impaction but in some cases its because of external auditory canal or ear drum injury or perforation

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Do not put ear buds or oil in the ear . Put Clearwax ear drops
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show to doctor for removal

Answered2025-12-21 02:28:47

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use soliwax ear drops 6 drops 5 times a day for 7 days. get it cleared with ENT surgeon. Do not clean at home

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