Patient's question:
The front ear feels blocked and I can't hear well. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, it was found that there was impacted earwax. However, her ear canal is too small, and there is too much earwax, which the doctor couldn't remove. After soaking the ear with medication at home and going back to get it removed, it still wasn't completely cleaned. It seems to be stuck tightly to the eardrum. Over the past few days, one ear has been aching and itchy. Using cotton swabs to clean out the ear, I found sticky liquid, but it had no smell. Could it have developed into otitis media?A doctor mentioned that this situation could be due to excessive "liver fire" and heat, leading to ear inflammation. Is it possible that I was too exhausted while taking care of the child, frequently getting up at night, which damaged my liver and caused various health issues? Should I start by treating the liver? Please help us, kind doctors!
Doctor's answer:
Hello, in this case, it is not about treating the liver. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), liver fire is different from the liver in Western medicine. However, if the female is indeed exhausted and overly stressed or anxious, it is still necessary to use traditional Chinese medicine for regulation. For earwax blockage, it is recommended to continue using ear drops for soaking. Most ear pain is likely caused by ear drops, and otitis media is less likely. It can be observed, and anti-inflammatory medications can be given.Suggestions: It is recommended to consult a TCM practitioner for regulation. Some herbs that nourish yin and clear liver fire can be taken, such as Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan.