A doctor has spoken about an ear problem that can cause pain and a certain sound. Dr Ahmed, an NHS doctor who shares advice and medical knowledge on TikTok, said he's recently noticed an influx of people attending his surgery with the common condition.
He urged anyone who's noticed ear pain, a ringing sound or a general reduced sense of hearing to "get checked". He explained: "You could need your ears checked and possibly micro-suctioned.". He went on: "A lot of the time, people have wax that's impacted in their ears, and this can be painful." Earwax normally falls out on its own but, when it's blocking your ears, you'll need to seek help from a professional.
Earwax doesn't usually cause symptoms unless it builds up a lot. Earwax buildup can cause ringing in the ears, also known as tinnitus. The sounds can be soft or loud, low or high pitched, and can come and go or be constant. You might hear them in one or both ears, or in your head. Besides ringing, it can also sound like buzzing, hissing, noises that beat in time with your pulse, roaring, clicking and humming. Other symptoms of earwax buildup include:.
According to the NHS, earwax build-up can occur for several reasons, such as:. Thankfully, Dr Ahmed explains the procedure to unblock the ears is "very simple". In some cases, the process can take no more than a couple of minutes. However, it needs to be done by an expert.
