Patient's question:
There is a buildup of earwax deep in the child's ear. On the third day, it was discovered that the ear canal, which was cleaned for the child, was filled with blood quickly, but no earwax was removed. Is it a problem? Will it affect hearing?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, consider cerumen impaction. If excessive earwax has caused discomfort symptoms such as hearing loss, it is still recommended to visit the otolaryngology department of a local regular hospital for follow-up examination. After a clear diagnosis, symptomatic treatment should be administered. Generally, cerumen softening solution should be used first, and then the ear canal can be cleaned after the earwax softens. It is important to pay attention to keeping the ear canal dry at all times, preventing water from entering the ear canal, and avoiding frequent ear cleaning.