Ear Cleaning or Ear Suction

Cleaning the ear canal in the ENT doctor’s office using special suction tools and a magnifying lens for accurate detection and clear vision, the process takes only a few minutes.

The ear represents one of the lines of defense in the body, because the waxy substance in it prevents dirt from entering the parts of the inner ear and protects it from danger, but when wax accumulates in large quantities or the ear becomes infected with deep infections that affect the patient, then the patient needs to see a specialist doctor to take the appropriate action Either by drug treatment or by ear cleaning and removing the waxy material accumulated in it.

At Tadawi Medical Center, we offer you all the advanced services and technologies to treat ear diseases, under the supervision of a qualified ENT doctor, using specialized suction tools and a magnifying lens for accurate detection, clear vision and alleviating the patient’s suffering. The process takes only a few minutes.

How do doctors clean your ears?

The doctor works to ear wax removal in two ways:

1. Using a small tool called a wax scraper, which is a curved-end instrument that is inserted into the ear very precisely in order to remove and dispose of the accumulated wax.
2. Using a sterile saline suction solution to soften the stiffness of the secretory waxy substance in the ear and facilitate its exit, then dry it well and wipe it with alcohol. This procedure requires several sessions, each session taking approximately 15-30 minutes.

If the ear blockage is caused by other causes, sinusitis and a bacterial or fungal infection, the doctor dispenses antibiotics and other medications that will relieve symptoms and treat the main cause of ear blockage.

How can I tell if my ear is blocked with wax?

When earwax accumulates, the patient will have side effects that compel him to see a doctor immediately:

• Tinnitus and ear blockage.
• Sudden or partial hearing loss.
• Swelling and strange secretions coming out of the ear.
• Pain with a feeling of fullness in the ear.
• Feeling dizzy or losing balance.
• Itching with foul-smelling secretions.
• An increase in body temperature.

Symptoms after ear suction:

Of the side effects that may appear on the patient after ear cleaning, especially if it was cleaned by a ear cleaning doctor who is not a specialist and is not qualified to remove the wax from the ear:

• Sudden pain, dizziness and nausea if an excessive amount of saline is injected into the ear.
• Perforation of the eardrum if the water flowing into the ear goes directly to the tympanic membrane.
• Inflammation of the middle or outer ear due to a complete blockage in the ear due to the solution.

Is ear cleaning safe?

The process of deep ear cleaning from wax is a safe health procedure if it is performed by the doctor and taking into account all safety methods to protect the eardrum from water, but there are some pathological conditions that are not allowed to ear suction, her:

• Middle ear patients.
• Patients with external ear infections.
• Patients with perforated eardrums.
• Those with a fungal or bacterial infection.
• Patients undergoing ear drum surgeries.

How do I know that my ears are clogged?

Although the waxy substance is important to prevent ear infections, when it accumulates in excess that makes you feel uncomfortable, these are the symptoms of ear blockage with waxy substance:

• Sudden deafness and blurred hearing.
• Feeling itchy in the ear and slight pain.
• Hear the echo of your voice reverberating when you speak.

In order to make sure that there is a blockage in the ear wax, immediately go to the doctor for examination through:

• Clinical examination and otoscopy.
• Inquire about the symptoms that the patient complains about.

Why resort to an ear cleaning doctor?

Ear blockage is not caused by the accumulation of waxy material only, but there are many causes and diseases that affect the ear and cause inflammation and blockage, which are:

• Middle ear infection
• Air pressure during flight
• Allergic reaction
• Sinusitis
• Infection with the influenza virus
• smoking
• Ear leakage while showering

What happens after professional ear cleaning?

After cleaning the ear at the doctor, the patient must take into account some things to prevent ear wax blockage, which are:

• Do not attempt deep cleaning using cotton buds, as the wax is inserted rather than removed.
• Do not use earplugs designed to reduce loud noises while sleeping.
• Using ear drops to soften and facilitate the exit of the accumulated wax, which are dispensed without a doctor’s prescription.
• Refer to the specialist in ear wax removal clinic in case of feeling worrisome and strange symptoms.

Is ear cleaning painful?

In general, ear syringing does not cause pain if it is done correctly and by a specialized and experienced doctor, but the patient may experience itching or burning while cleaning the ear, and the sensation quickly disappears on its own.

Does the accumulation of wax in the ear cause dizziness?

One of the symptoms caused by the accumulation of wax inside the ear is the feeling of rotation or imbalance in the body, especially if the middle ear is infected due to the increased accumulation of wax inside the ear.

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