Know About The Complications And Side Effects Involved In Ear Syringing!

Ear Syringing is the traditional method of ear wax removal which has become an outdated technique which has been substituted by a new way of ear cleaning called ear irrigation. Syringing involves the use of metal syringe which was used to pump water into the ear canal in attempt to dislodge and flush out ear wax. The procedure took 15-30 minutes depending on the amount of wax present in the ear. To you surprise it was usually self-administered by people using ear syringing kit available at counters on over the internet. 

• As it is a blind process, often medical personnel performing the procedure are not skilled with an otoscope or do not have an otoscope that is in good condition which may lead to wrong syringing process. 

• Syringing may remove the natural protective waterproof/bugproof layer of the ear canal creating a hindrance for the rest of your life. 

• It may leave the inner skin moist leading to infection risk in the ear. 

• If the water used is not of the body temperature you may feel faintness, dizziness or Vertigo.

• Chances of damage and trauma to the ear canal and the ear drum. 

• During self-administration, there is no clinical inspection of the outer ear and ear canal before or after the procedure to check for any complications

• The most common complication that you may face is that if the water is being pumped with force, possibilities are that the deposit may move further instead of getting out. 

• In rare cases you may suffer permanent or temporary hearing loss. 

Ear syringing is no more used as it involves too many risks and complications which are person would surely not prefer. Although it doesn’t cost much but life is more valuable than a trivial Ear Syringing. If you still opt for it, it must be performed by a trained ENT specialist. It is the best recommended for people who are afraid of large equipments digging their ear. 

To know the better option for the ENT specialist who can help you with your problem you may visit Hospital Hippo and read the blogs related to your relevant query and talk to various experts around you for a better assistance. Compare various doctors and make a wise choice.  

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