Question 1

dr conf impacted wax causing ear/ jaw pain today and suggested 2-3 weeks of olive oil twice daily w/syringe considered if oil doesn't work.  is there anything more effective i can try or is oil best?

Accepted Answer

Ear wax softeners: Olive oil is okay but there are specific preparations of ear wax softeners that may work better. One is called Debrox but there are many other. You can buy them in the pharmacy, Good luck.

Question 2

my boyfriend has a head and just had black ear wax come out of his ear... what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Means need to: maintain good hygiene  ( of ears )  , to clean ear canal  regularly after shower with  Q tips , some times may need ear drops to soften the wax . that will enable him to remove easily

Question 3

other people say i mumble, however in my head i'm speaking at the same volume as them. i had to get ear wax removed as a kid, and feel i have a lot in my ears still. would getting more removed help my volume when speaking?

Accepted Answer

Check Your Ears: Wax-induced hearing loss would usually result in talking louder - not softer.

Check your ears and hearing with an ENT doc.

Question 4

can ear wax cause people to feel like pressure feeling in the head and make the head fell heavy ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Ear wax can cause pressure and even pain when against the ear drum. Ear wax remover in conjunction with an ear vacuum or seeing an ENT may help.

Question 5

i hear a crunching sound in my left ear whenever i move my head. there are no other symptoms. it is not ear wax.

Accepted Answer

TMJ: It could be TMJ, do you grind your teeth or have any jaw pain?

Question 6

i don't have any ear wax but my ears feel full/clogged and there's pressure on both sides of my head for about a week already. no pain in my ears nor my head. feels like there's air stuck inside and i can't get it out. been to ent he found nothing?

Accepted Answer

: Did you have recent cold or upper airway infection? It is possible the problem is not in the outer ear but inner ear where sometimes fluid may give similar sensation. You may want to allow time for resolution and resolution drainage of fluid to see if that may help.

Question 7

my right ear is producing no ear wax and hurts and feels pressurized... my left ear is producing alot. ive been getting bad head aches whats going on? i have had monthly sinus infections. another ent had me try a nasal spray and allegra d to see if it's a

Accepted Answer

Ear issues: Have you been evaluated for reflux? Consider elevating your head of bed by placing a pillow between mattress and box spring  try prevecid/ ranitidine to decrease gastric acid . Check for H pylori a bacteria that can cause gastrits, check for food allergies like milk /gluten check for sleep apnea, TMJ  f/u with  Gi/ nutritionist then ENT

Question 8

for a month my ear ,head and eye all hurt on the left side what can it be ? i had antibiotic twice and it still hurts and the doctor check my ear and said it wasnt red but it still hurts too... they just said had wax in ear

Accepted Answer

Sinus/dental: Further work up is needed for persistent pain. Your best reference remains your doc, who has followed your ailments. Most likely imaging, such as X-ray or CT will be needed along with an ENT exam. Facial pain is many times radiated and hard to diagnose. Sinus and/or dental causes are somewhat common.

Question 9

any ideas on why i'm getting jaw pain (close to ear) while playing harmonica?

Accepted Answer

Tmj disorders : Apparently  you are suffering from TMJ disorders . You might be a bruxer or you are grinding your teeth while asleep or you are a clincher . Get your TMJ  and surrounding muscles examined by a well trained dentist in that field .The pain you are getting is due to muscle contractions while you are playing

Question 10

what can be done to prevent jaw pain under your ear?

Accepted Answer

See oral surgeon: Can be a number of different things. See oral surgeon for diagnosis/treatment.

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Dr conf impacted wax causing ear/ jaw pain today and suggested 2-3 weeks of olive oil twice daily w/syringe considered if oil doesn't work. is there anything more effective i can try or is oil best?

A member asked:

My boyfriend has a head and just had black ear wax come out of his ear... what could this mean?

A member asked:

Other people say i mumble, however in my head i'm speaking at the same volume as them. i had to get ear wax removed as a kid, and feel i have a lot in my ears still. would getting more removed help my volume when speaking?

A member asked:

Can ear wax cause people to feel like pressure feeling in the head and make the head fell heavy ?

A member asked:

I hear a crunching sound in my left ear whenever i move my head. there are no other symptoms. it is not ear wax.

A member asked:

I don't have any ear wax but my ears feel full/clogged and there's pressure on both sides of my head for about a week already. no pain in my ears nor my head. feels like there's air stuck inside and i can't get it out. been to ent he found nothing?

A member asked:

My right ear is producing no ear wax and hurts and feels pressurized... my left ear is producing alot. ive been getting bad head aches whats going on? i have had monthly sinus infections. another ent had me try a nasal spray and allegra d to see if it's a

A member asked:

For a month my ear ,head and eye all hurt on the left side what can it be ? i had antibiotic twice and it still hurts and the doctor check my ear and said it wasnt red but it still hurts too... they just said had wax in ear

A member asked:

Any ideas on why i'm getting jaw pain (close to ear) while playing harmonica?

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What can be done to prevent jaw pain under your ear?

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