Earwax Examinations
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Earwax buildup and blockage can occur for many reasons, but regardless of the cause, it is essential that you promptly address accumulation. Although earwax may not appear to be a pressing health issue, build up of earwax can lead to infections, pain, and other longstanding hearing problems. The friendly physicians at the walk-in clinics of San Miguel Urgent Care can provide quick service with little to no waiting time. Visit them today for fast earwax removal service near you
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Removing Earwax At Home
Earwax is a bodily secretion, scientifically known as cerumen, produced by glands in the ear canal. It can vary in appearance with a naturally-occurring range of color of light yellow to dark brown. Earwax color is not indicative of earwax buildup so no particular color should be associated with a blockage being present.
This beneficial substance has many practical uses and protects the ear canal in multiple ways. The primary duty of earwax is to act as the ear canal’s shield, preventing foreign particles such as dust, hair, or microorganisms from entering the inner ear and potentially damaging the eardrum. Earwax is also a natural cleanser that moves outward from the inner ear, collecting dead skin cells and other debris and discarding them as the earwax naturally dries and falls out of the ears. Lastly, earwax prevents water and other liquids from irritating the delicate ear canal skin.
Despite earwax’s many beneficial properties, there is such a thing as producing too much.
Benefits of Earwax
Earwax is a bodily secretion, scientifically known as cerumen, produced by glands in the ear canal. It can vary in appearance with a naturally-occurring range of color of light yellow to dark brown. Earwax color is not indicative of earwax buildup so no particular color should be associated with a blockage being present.
This beneficial substance has many practical uses and protects the ear canal in multiple ways. The primary duty of earwax is to act as the ear canal’s shield, preventing foreign particles such as dust, hair, or microorganisms from entering the inner ear and potentially damaging the eardrum. Earwax is also a natural cleanser that moves outward from the inner ear, collecting dead skin cells and other debris and discarding them as the earwax naturally dries and falls out of the ears. Lastly, earwax prevents water and other liquids from irritating the delicate ear canal skin.
Despite earwax’s many beneficial properties, there is such a thing as producing too much.
Common Signs of Earwax Buildup
It can be challenging to self-diagnose whether your ear has overactive earwax production and if you are experiencing an earwax blockage. Since there are virtually no visual indications of a problem, getting regular checks from a medical professional is recommended to maintain healthy ears. However, there are several readily identifiable common symptoms which can be attributed to earwax buildup and be used to determine whether a blockage is present.
Sudden or partial hearing loss (temporary)
Earwax buildup is one of the most common causes of temporary hearing loss. The temporary hearing loss can occur in one ear at a time as well as both. If this persists for longer than 24 hours, consult a medical professional immediately.
Fast & Efficient Earwax Removal
If you suspect that you may have an ear canal blockage from earwax, stop by any walk-in clinic part of San Miguel urgent care for fast earwax removal with no appointment necessary. The medical staff is available seven days a week to determine whether you are experiencing any hearing loss, suffering from an ear infection, or any other ear-related medical concern. Our licensed physicians can safely clear any excess earwax from your ear canal at any of our Southern California locations.