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What Causes Sharp Ear Pain After Using Q-tip To Remove Excess Cerumen?

Posted on Mon, 18 Sep 2017

Question: I was cleaning out one of ears today with a Q-Tip because I had a large build up of wax. I accidentaly pushed too far in and felt my ear drum get pushed which caused a bit of pain. Now I can feel a sharp pain and when i blown my nose and try to pop it out. There is no blood or anything. It feels like my ear is full right now. Is this a cause for concern? I will never use Q-Tips again.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ear wax

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
you have probably pushed the wax inwards causing Fullness and pain.
Put waxrid ear drops to soften the wax and get the ears cleaned up by an ENT SPECIALIST.
Take paracetamol for pain.
Avoid blowing into the ears.
Take care
Any further questions are always welcome.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (5 minutes later)

Thank you, I take it that you do not suspect a perforated ear drum?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ear wax

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Perforation in the drum due to trauma will be associated with severe pain and bleeding.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana