Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I had issues ear wax in my left ear i had to get it flushed twice. i have a thumping in my ear. doesn't feel like ear wax but could it be impacted?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Thumping: A pulsating discomfort in the ear is often called by an effusion, fluid and pressure trapped in the middle ear space. Sometimes a decongestant or nasal steroid spray helps this.
Answered 10/4/2016
970 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My left ear just blocked after I tried to clean it so I used a saline solution to to get the wax out but it didnt work I have q flight in 9 hours and ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My ears keep ringing mainly my left ear sometimes my right its not high pitch but it can get irritating, could this be due to ear wax?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is there something wrong if I repeatedly find dark red ear wax in my left ear?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
The pressure & congestion in right ear was impacted ear wax. I still have thumping in left ear. Is there a chance it will go away on it's own?
Can thumping in the ear be caused by impacted ear wax?
can ear wax cause a thumping sound in ear that feels like something is stuck in there and feels like ear is closed up?
What will happen if an impacted ear with wax and a perforated ear drum gets left untreated?
Hi, my left year got blocked. I assume its for ear wax...It happened when i woke up yesterday and it is still there..How can I get rid of it?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
