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Ear blocking
My left ear is not opening up properly. It gets blocked frequently . I am trying to remove wax but it pains a lot
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First get it checked physically by ENT for wax presence then only think of cleaning
Self cleaning will cause otitis externa which maybe cause of your pain
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Dr. Puja Chatterjee
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Ear block can happen due to many causes. Often patients will go to physicians and take medications for the pain and drops with may or may not resolve the issue.
Next Steps
Visit an ENT specialist to identify the cause and get correct treatment.
Health Tips
Do not attempt to clean your ears with ear buds or other equipment as this may cause injury and worsen the issue.
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Dr. Saiyad Saif Naziruddin
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Raichur
I feel u have got the infection
That's why it is paining
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consult for further management
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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Bareilly
Put Soliwax ear drop 2 drop 3 times a day for 5 days
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Get ur ear clean by ENT doctor after 5 days
Health Tips
Keep ear dry
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