Patient's question:
Recently when I was cleaning my ears·· I found a hard lump deep inside my ear that I couldn't remove no matter how hard I tried·· It doesn't hurt or itch·· but it's just inside the ear·· I don't know what to do about it What is it·· Is it affecting my hearing· Does it have anything to do with wearing headphones often··？？Doctor's answer:
Hello friend, based on your description, considering your current situation, it is a case of cerumen impaction, commonly known as earwax or ear. Under normal circumstances, cerumen is naturally expelled in thin sheets through head movements, chewing, and jaw movements. If cerumen secretion increases, it can accumulate and block the external auditory canal, resulting in a cerumen impaction.Advice: Based on your current condition, it is recommended that you visit the otolaryngology department of a hospital for examination to further confirm the diagnosis. The cerumen impaction can be removed at the hospital. Whether it has affected your hearing due to prolonged impaction is not significantly related to frequent earphone use. I hope my response helps you.