Today we are talking about wax accumulation in the ear that many of us suffer from<br /><br />But first subscribe to the channel<br /><br /> to start your day with new information every day<br /><br />Earwax is a substance that the body naturally produces to protect the ear from any bacteria and infections,<br /><br /> because without the wax the ear will be dry and more prone to itching and infection.<br /><br />Earwax is made from a substance called cerumen, which the body produces as a way to clean and protect the ears<br /><br />It also contains waxy oils that are made up of keratins, the dead skin cells inside the ear<br /><br />also contains Lysozyme, an anti-bacterial enzyme, has the ability to break down the bacterial wall<br /><br />But when wax accumulates, some health problems occur and it can cause partial hearing loss, tinnitus, itching, and inflammation<br /><br />Causes of earwax accumulation :<br /><br />Narrowing of the ear canal, which leads to a buildup of wax<br /><br />Excessive hair growth in the ear canal, as wax often gets stuck in these small hairs and builds up over time.<br /><br />Hypothyroidism<br /><br />Wearing a hearing aid obstructs the exit of wax and thus causes blockage of the ear.<br /> <br /> When people try to clean the ear by placing cotton swabs, this pushes the wax deep into the ear instead of removing it<br />And among the symptoms of the accumulation of wax in the ear:<br /><br />pain in the ear<br /><br />Feeling of fullness in the affected ear<br /><br />Tinnitus<br /><br />Decreased hearing ability in the affected ear<br /><br />Earwax blockage complications include:<br /><br />A hole in the eardrum<br /><br />Middle ear infection<br /><br />Infection of the outer ear<br /><br />Permanent hearing loss<br /><br />Treatment at the doctor:<br /><br />1-A doctor can remove the excess wax with a scraper<br /><br /> Use of suction during an ear examination.<br /><br />2-The doctor may also rinse the wax outside with warm water.<br /><br />3-Earwax removal medicines<br /><br />General tips for ear care:<br /><br />Do not use any pointed objects inside the ears as it can lead to an ear infection<br /><br />Do not use cold water<br /><br />Do not forcefully force any liquid into the ear<br /><br />Do not put hot oil in the ear as it can burn the skin inside the ear or the eardrum<br /><br />Do not use earpicks to remove a large build-up in the ear because they can actually push the earwax in<br /><br />Thanks for watching<br /><br />If you want more, click Like And subscribe to the channel<br /><br />Note: The information in the video is never a substitute for taking medical advice when needed<br /><br />#earwax
