Will removing impacted cerumen cause pain?
Disease description:
I have a severe buildup of earwax in my ear and would like to have it removed, but I'm not sure if it will be painful. Could you please tell me whether removing impacted earwax hurts?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Removing impacted cerumen can be painful. Some patients with weaker constitutions may experience more severe pain during the removal of vertically impacted cerumen. Therefore, the level of pain associated with vertical impaction varies among individuals and may differ slightly due to personal differences. This condition typically affects hearing or causes inflammation after formation; in severe cases, it can lead to significant pain, which requires irrigation to remove the impacted cerumen and anti-inflammatory treatment to relieve symptoms.
