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

  4. Ear wax Cleaning. Can't ear properly.

ent-icon
Ear wax Cleaning
I have ear block problem problem. It started a few days back when I went for a swim. After that I couldn't ear properly. So I tried cleaning my ear with ear buds, pouring lukewarm water. After that there started a pain in my ear. And I still can't ear properly.
65 Views v

Answers (1)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Care AI Shimmer
Hi This is a common problem for people having wax in ear. Swimming caused this wax to swell and hence   the pain and blocking sensation. I would suggest you to visit an ent specialist and seek proper help. Regards
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this 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.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

Cleaning Ear Wax

Dr.Vijay Chourdia

Ear wax is beneficial. It is self-cleaning, protects the inner ear, moisturizes the ear canal and has anti-biotic proper ... Read more

Importance of Ear Hygiene

Dr.Kaushal M Shah

It is a custom in many families to clean ears regularly with earbuds or q tips and those who don't do it are many times ... 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.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

Cleaning Ear Wax

Dr.Vijay Chourdia

Ear wax is beneficial. It is self-cleaning, protects the inner ear, moisturizes the ear canal and has anti-biotic proper ... Read more

Importance of Ear Hygiene

Dr.Kaushal M Shah

It is a custom in many families to clean ears regularly with earbuds or q tips and those who don't do it are many times ... 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

Blockage of one ear while sleeping

 164431 Views
My left ear gets block when i sleep, from last 4 days. it seems that my left ear is not working and i hea ... Read More

A little bleeding after cleaning my ear

 89662 Views
I was cleaning my ear with a qtip and after I pulled my q tip out my ear started bleeding for a little bi ... Read More

Left side ear and throat pain

 72873 Views
The left side of my throat is hurting very bad, and the back of my tongue on the left side, and my left e ... Read More

Pain after Ear Wax Removal

 69842 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

Cotton left in ear

 65438 Views
Actually today I clean my ear but unfortunately some cotton left in my ear how can I remove the cotton pl ... Read More

Ears blocked due to cold.

 31 Views
I had cols since last 15 days. Nose blocked. I started with otrivin. Later my ears started to get blocked ... Read More

Ear drum rupture

 27 Views
My mother's ear drum had ruptured when she was an infant, she didn't get the treatment required for it. A ... Read More

Regarding ear insect

 45 Views
Hello dictor I am ashwini three days before i felt some sound coming fron rught ear i feel lke insect gon ... Read More

Ear pain for kids

 94 Views
Having ear pain in kid and also having cold, running nose. Can you please suggest the ear drops for the ... Read More

Back the ear there is a gath & swelling

 28 Views
Behind the left ear there is swelling and a gath from side like a circle. It pains when i open the mouth ... 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.