Can you clean your ears during the postpartum confinement period?

Feb 10, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Xu Gang

Introduction

It is generally safe to clean the ears during the postpartum confinement period. After childbirth, women are typically in a physically weakened state with reduced immunity. However, ear cleaning is considered a routine practice and does not significantly affect the body. It is important to avoid excessive force or overly frequent cleaning, as this may damage the ear canal and lead to acute external otitis, resulting in pain and hearing loss.

It is generally acceptable to clean the ears during the postpartum confinement period, but it's important not to do so too frequently or too forcefully.

After childbirth, women's bodies are typically in a relatively weak state with reduced immunity. However, ear cleaning is considered a routine practice and does not significantly affect the body. Still, excessive force or over-cleaning may damage the ear canal, potentially leading to acute external otitis, causing discomfort such as pain and hearing loss. Therefore, while ear cleaning is permissible, proper technique and moderation are essential.

During the postpartum confinement period, it's important to maintain a balanced diet and consume plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits to support recovery.

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What are the precautions for cleaning ears?

Precautions for ear cleaning include using proper tools, avoiding excessive ear picking, applying gentle force, and not inserting objects too deeply. In addition, one should avoid cleaning wet ears and ensure that tools are properly disinfected. If symptoms such as ear pain or earwax blockage occur, prompt medical attention is recommended. Using sharp objects such as wooden sticks or toothpicks to clean the ears may damage the skin of the ear canal or the eardrum.

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How to dry the ear after cleaning with hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is a common oxidizing agent with bactericidal properties. Tilt the head to position the ear containing hydrogen peroxide downward, then gently tap the outer ear with your hand to drain excess solution. Insert a fiberoptic endoscope into the ear canal to examine the condition of the ear canal. Slowly insert a cotton swab into the ear canal containing hydrogen peroxide and gently wipe in a clockwise direction to absorb the remaining liquid.

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Why does the ear itch after ear cleaning?

Itching in the ear after ear cleaning may be caused by external otitis, external auditory canal eczema, otitis media, or other reasons, and is generally treatable with targeted therapy. If excessive force during ear cleaning damages the skin and mucous membrane of the external auditory canal, it can easily lead to bacterial infection of the ear canal, resulting in external otitis and causing itching in the ear.

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Will tinnitus recover on its own after ear irrigation?

If there is excessive earwax inside the ear and tinnitus occurs after ear irrigation, the symptoms usually gradually subside within several days after stopping the procedure and may resolve spontaneously. However, if the patient has underlying conditions such as anemia, diabetes, or hyperthyroidism, tinnitus following ear irrigation typically does not resolve on its own. In such cases, active treatment of the primary disease is necessary to alleviate the tinnitus symptoms.