1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Ear, Nose, Throat

  4. Ear ache and wax problem in my 5 yr old.

ent-icon
Ear ache and wax problem in my 5 yr old
My son always complains of ear pain. Even though I put ear drops and cleans his ears it still troubles him
83 Views v

Answers (1)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Care AI Shimmer
Wax usually doesn't cause any pain.. otitis media of effusion should also be ruled out.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment if required..
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

Myths and Facts About Ear Wax

Dr.Kumar M

All ear blocks are not due to wax Wax is nothing but secretion of modified sweat glands mixed with desquamated epitheli ... Read more

Ear Wax and Its Care

Dr.Deepashree V

An ear is one of the most sensitive sense organs of hearing and balance of the body.The ear has 3 parts:external earmidd ... Read more

How to Deal With Earwax Buildup?

Dr.Sujata Gawai

Wax is formed in everyone’s ear. But the question is ‘do we normally need to clean wax from our ears?’ If yes, how and w ... Read more

New Guidelines for Taking Care of Wax in the Ears

Dr.(Major) Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

The American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery has updated its guidelines on taking care of wax in the ... Read more

8 Common Causes of Itchy Ears

Dr.(Major) Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

Itchy ears are a common problem that can bother you but are not usually harmful. Your ears are full of sensitive neurolo ... Read more

Endoscopic Ear Surgeries

Dr.Kamal Goyal

As most open abdominal surgeries are replaced by minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries, similarly commonly done ear ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Internet is not a doctor

Internet is not a doctor

Consult with real doctors online

  • Private consultation
  • 5-min response
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

Myths and Facts About Ear Wax

Dr.Kumar M

All ear blocks are not due to wax Wax is nothing but secretion of modified sweat glands mixed with desquamated epitheli ... Read more

Ear Wax and Its Care

Dr.Deepashree V

An ear is one of the most sensitive sense organs of hearing and balance of the body.The ear has 3 parts:external earmidd ... Read more

How to Deal With Earwax Buildup?

Dr.Sujata Gawai

Wax is formed in everyone’s ear. But the question is ‘do we normally need to clean wax from our ears?’ If yes, how and w ... Read more

New Guidelines for Taking Care of Wax in the Ears

Dr.(Major) Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

The American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery has updated its guidelines on taking care of wax in the ... Read more

8 Common Causes of Itchy Ears

Dr.(Major) Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

Itchy ears are a common problem that can bother you but are not usually harmful. Your ears are full of sensitive neurolo ... Read more

Endoscopic Ear Surgeries

Dr.Kamal Goyal

As most open abdominal surgeries are replaced by minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries, similarly commonly done ear ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Pain after Ear Wax Removal

 70856 Views
I just had my ear wax removal done today. Was prescribed ear drops a week back and the wax removal was do ... Read More

Any drops to clean ear wax

 32987 Views
Is there any oil/drops I can put to clear/soften the ear wax? I have been experiencing pain and would lik ... Read More

Ear wax cleaning

 23609 Views
I had been to a ENT in pashan,pune for ear wax cleaning. The doctor said that he uses machines unlike oth ... Read More

Clear Ear Wax

 13421 Views
I'm suffering from Wax blockage in ear, because of which am not able to hear anything properly. From my c ... Read More

Ear wax removal

 11213 Views
I had done Ear Wax removal yesterday still pain is there. Is there any pro?

Ear Wax Blockage

 19 Views
Hi! I had earwax buildup and pressure feeling from past 5 days and got it removed yesterday by an ENT doc ... Read More

Ear pain right ear no other symptoms

 41 Views
A cold that developed 3 months back had blocked the right ear. cold was treated but ear is yet to open, ... Read More

Ear Ache /Pain

 51 Views
Having ear pain in both ears inside not in the lobes or outer surface. Perhaps due to reasons : Using ea ... Read More

Ear pain and discharge

 115 Views
From 5 days my ear is full and some discharge is coming out from my ear and some pressure like sound is i ... Read More

Left ear pain

 92 Views
I am male 43 Yrs old and Yesterday i was cleaning my left ear with buds and suddenly the buds went inside ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.