Cork in the ear - symptoms

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A sulfur plug is an unpleasant phenomenon that occurs due to excessive accumulation of earwax. It literally plugs up the auditory canal, sometimes without causing obvious symptoms, by which it would be possible to determine exactly whether there is this problem.

Why the sulfur plug is formed

Ear plugs are a common problem caused by many factors, in some cases they are combined. It happens that the problem recurs. However, most causes of sulfur plugs can be avoided.

Wrong ears care. This is the main reason for this problem. Most often, deposits accumulate in people who clean the inside of the ear with cotton buds, on the contrary push the dirt deeper into the ear canal. Especially it concerns the appearance of a cork in a babe, to clean the ears of small children should be more careful.

1. Too narrow or sinuous auditory meatus.
2. Excessive activity of the sebaceous glands, not allowing the ear to quickly self-clean. Excessive viscosity of earwax.
3. Other anatomical features that contribute to the formation of deposits.

Sometimes, the reasons for the appearance of plugs include the frequent use of headphones, especially the type of "plugs", too dry or dusty air in the human habitat.

Symptoms of

It happens that a person learns about the presence of formations only at a doctor's appointment, since there can be no significant symptoms. However, you can determine their presence independently, it is enough to pull the auricle slightly and look inside with a mirror. If any formations of gray, yellow or other shades are visible, it is probably a cork.

Obvious symptoms of sulfur deposits in the ear are:

• hearing loss;
• noise, ringing in the ear;
• lays ears, especially after bathing;
• sensation of resonance of own voice during speaking.

Important! These symptoms clearly indicate the presence of a problem, you should immediately consult a doctor.

If the stopper is located close to the eardrum, it irritates its nerve endings, then the following symptoms may occur, which usually do not associate with ear problems:

• headaches and dizziness;
• coughing attacks;
• nausea, sometimes to vomiting.

Types of plugs

The deposits in the auditory canal are different in composition and consistency. It depends on how hard it will be to remove the cork and how dangerous it is to leave it in the ear.

1. Pasty sediments. They are usually yellow, soft enough, easily removed.
2. Plasticine-like. More viscous, usually brown shades.
3. "Stony" formations. Very close to the tympanic membrane, the walls of the ear canal, they can be even black. It is difficult to remove such deposits.
4. Epidermal. In addition to sulfur, these may include particles of the epidermis and pus. This cork is dangerous because it can cause inflammation of the middle ear.

Important! Do not delay with the removal of cork, the earlier the stage, the easier it is to remove the deposits. On how to remove the sulfur plug at home you can read in our article.

Consequences of the

Many people think that if there are no severe symptoms, then it is not necessary to treat the disease. In the case of a sulfur plug, this is dangerous, with time the size of the deposits increases, they become harder and harder to clean. If they are located too close to the eardrum, the ear canal is completely clogged, bacteria start to multiply inside, it is very easy to earn an inflammation of the middle ear.

Treatment of

It is better to remove the stopper from the doctor, since it is very easy to accidentally push it even deeper or damage the eardrum. The way to remove sediments depends on their variety, so any specialist consultation is still required before removing it yourself.

Use any popular, unverified methods is strictly not recommended. The ear is a rather delicate organ, responsible not only for hearing, but also for balance. Therefore, damage can lead to serious consequences.

Washing out

This is the most popular way, so it does not hurt to remove the stopper, quickly, at the proper level of skill can be removed at home. However, this method is suitable only for soft, plastic formations.

Take a large syringe without a needle, filled with ordinary water to a comfortable temperature man. The stream is directed along the back wall of the ear canal, all the deposits are simply washed off with water. This procedure is easily tolerated even by children.

Important! This method is not like after some ear diseases, tympanic injuries.

Drops

Solid varieties of deposits must be softened before washing out. Therefore, the therapy is prescribed for drops, it lasts up to 5-7 days. Usually drip hydrogen peroxide, a couple of drops several times a day. Then try to wash the cork again.

Sometimes the course of drops has to be repeated.

Special medicines

If the plug is too strong to soften with hydrogen peroxide, a special medicine is prescribed, A-cerumen, specifically designed to fight the ear deposits. Directly at the doctor in an ear pour half of a bubble of a preparation, wait couple of minutes, then again wash. This method works almost always.

A-cerumen should be taken with caution, having carefully studied the possible contraindications. This tool can be used for children not younger than two and a half years. To absolutely infants are usually appointed Remo-Vaks, the obligatory consultation of the attending physician is necessary.

Dry method of removal of

This method is used if all the others have not produced a result or the patient is not allowed to wash the ear because of a damaged eardrum. This procedure can be performed only by a doctor, he removes the plug using a specialized probe.

Independently to try to get dry deposits from the ear is strictly not allowed. Without specialized tools, the body will be traumatized.

Important! To remove the formation is better under the supervision of a doctor.

Any method should be used with caution. The eardrum or the ear canal itself is easily damaged, the cork can get even deeper. In inaccurate self-treatment, there are consequences.

Gray plug removed, but the ear does not hear

If hearing problems were caused by deposits inside the ear, then immediately after the procedure should come relief. If pain and other unpleasant sensations persist, it may be that the plug was not completely removed. Therefore, after washing or dry removal, the doctor should carefully examine the ear, sometimes a repeated procedure is required.

Also, pain after removal can be caused by sloppy actions, then this is mechanical damage. If the pain does not go away after a while, you need to contact a specialist.

It happens that sulfur deposits are not the main cause of pain or deafness. Then, after removal, you should contact your doctor again to clarify the diagnosis and further treatment.

Prevention

Prevention of sulfuric plugs is simple. First of all, it is worth not to clean the ears with the help of cotton buds. The ear is arranged so that it is self-cleaning inside, so the dirt should only be removed from the outside. Attempts to clean the inside of the ears can lead to the accumulation of deposits in the depth of the ear canal.

If the house is too dry air, you should purchase a humidifier. Dryness promotes the formation of traffic jams. Also, you need to constantly hold a wet cleaning, dust - a factor that affects the accumulation of deposits in the ear.

There are anatomical features, due to which in some people the plugs are formed more often than others. In this case, it is doubly more worried about prevention and periodically look into your own ear, so it will be easier to remove deposits at an early stage.

If the first symptoms appear, you should consult the otolaryngologist as soon as possible, otherwise the treatment may be longer and more unpleasant.