Your ears can indicate your health don't ignore these, eight factors
It is a normal hygienic procedure to clean our ears once every few days however not all of us know that
Earwax has a protective function and can also indicate the state of our health
With the help of a q-tip you can check the color of your earwax in this video we will explain what it means
But before we start what exactly do you know about the human ear
It is an important body part that allows people to hear what's going on around them right, but also so much more
Also ears are much cleaner than you have probably thought
Earwax is not a body waste to get rid of regularly quite the contrary
It's a kind of protection it keeps the ear canal lubricated therefore prevents the ears from itching
Moreover it prevents different pollutants from entering the inner ear
Even more surprisingly this substance has antibacterial properties
Our body is a clever mechanism
did you know that when we chew the movement pushes earwax to the outer part of the ear this way your ears self clean and
Now let's see how earwax can indicate the state of your health
Earwax of a gray color
If your earwax is gray without any other symptoms
There is nothing to worry about it may look pretty unusual and scary
But it is probably just dust this color of earwax is a regular thing for city dwellers
Because the air in cities is rather polluted if you notice such a color your earwax
Succeeds in protecting your inner ear from anything that isn't supposed to enter the ear canal
But if along with the wax of such color you feel itchy nests have dry or cracking skin inside the ear canal
There is a thread of sabor ik eczema visit your doctor immediately
Earwax with traces of blood
Older earwax can look darker having an appearance similar to blood
However, if you notice traces of real blood when cleaning your ears it can indicate that your eardrum is perforated
And it's already a serious grounds for concern
The eardrum functions as a natural barrier that prevents germs and bacteria from entering your inner ear
In case of its damage your ears can be affected by infections
Which can lead to otitis and consequently to the worsening of your hearing?
that is why it is better to visit a doctor and take some precautions just
Remember if you are careful enough in such a situation
There's no reason to panic an eardrum with a rupture heals on its own perfectly well. Just give it a few weeks
Ear wax of a brown color
Do you know where earwax is produced the organ responsible for that is apocrine glands if the earwax
Discharge is excessive and of darker colors this can indicate that your body has gone through a very stressful time
The thing is that this is how apocrine glands react when you are afraid or anxious?
You can compare it with sweating and you feel uncomfortable or nervous
That is why if you have noticed such changes in the body of the earwax
You should try to spend a few days in a calm and peaceful environment
Earwax of a black color.black
Earwax sounds truly terrifying no cause for alarm though, if it happened only once. There is nothing to worry about
it might just indicate that it has been an inhabitant of your ear for quite a long period
This phenomenon has a scientific explanation
earwax contains fats when they interact with oxygen the, substance darkens and the longer it stays in the ear
The longer it is exposed to oxygen the darker it becomes
However, if your ears are itchy and the itching becomes stronger you should visit a doctor
This case the black color of the earwax might signify a fungal infection
Earwax of a white color
Dry and flaky white earwax is quite a common type it can indicate the presence of a recessive gene
by the way
There is also a tendency that the body of people with such type of earwax has less odor than that of people with dark earwax
What is more almost a hundred percent of people from Korea and northern China and to have dry light earwax?
If you're not one of those born in the places mentioned above the white color of your earwax
Can signify that there is a lack of vitamins and micro elements inside your body?
specifically iron and copper
That is why it is recommended to add beans and oatmeal to your diet. It wouldn't harm to take a course of vitamins as well
Earwax was an unpleasant smell
If there is a strong unpleasant
Smell coming from your earwax it can signify an infection inside your middle ear an ear drum
That is ruptured or compacted earwax
Another problem might be water trapped in the ear channel it can lead to an inflammation or a bacterial infection
Apart from the smell you might also hear a noise or feel your ears pop from time to time if you have these symptoms
Don't hesitate and visit an ENT doctor
Never try to take out smelly earwax on your own if you start digging in your ear that is already
Infected with a pointed something you will worsen the situation
It can turn out as bad as a ruptured eardrum
Liquid earwax
From time to time earwax leaks out from the ear canal
It is a natural mechanism of ear cleaning performed by your body
but if the amount of the substance is
overabundant or the consistency of your earwax has changed recently it can indicate the start of the inflammation
Process if on top of that. There is some blood leaking out as well
There is a great chance of your eardrum being perforated if so it is time to make an appointment
specialist
Dry earwax
The easiest explanation for earwax dryness is the lack of lean fats inside your body?
Apart from that the reason could be dermatitis and other skin diseases, which can make your skin dry
Anyway, except in extreme cases earwax isn't the reason to succumb to panic however you may start to?
Worry in case of a blockage or an impact of the ear canal so see a doctor if you have the following symptoms
the feeling of strange fullness in your ear or a plugged up feeling
pain in the ear
unpleasant odor or itching the feeling of your ear ringing
impaired hearing or decrease of hearing sensitivity
coughing
All of these signs can indicate a serious problem of wax impaction
However a doctor can dissolve all your worries. That's why don't procrastinate and make an appointment
If your ears tend to produce a big amount of earwax creating a buildup you can take some preventative measures yourself
It's effective to use agents softening the wax that can be mineral or baby oil or ear drops
It is enough to put a few drops of these substances
Into your ear once a week to soften the ear wax and help it to come out faster and with ease
Another way to take care of your ears is to buy a special at home kit for their irrigation
Follow the instructions precisely
step-by-step
What you shouldn't do to avoid any problems with your ears do not put pointed objects into your ear canal
They will do nothing more than push the wax further inside the ear
What's more it can result in a trauma caused to the wall of the canal or the eardrum say no to ear candles?
this practice of alternative medicine
Used to claim that lighting one side of a hollow candle and putting the other side into the ear canal makes overall health better
So just stay clear of that it is dangerous
And
Now the top three most interesting facts about your ears
one the inner ear is
responsible for the equilibrium of your body if it gets damaged a person experiences a never ending feeling of merry-go-round
It may sound fun for about the first five minutes, then it turns into a nightmare
To your ear functions even when you are sleeping
It keeps picking up sounds. Why don't you wake up then the brain blocks the noises out to let your body rest?
Hmm perhaps those who cannot be woken up. Even if you fire a cannon in the next room have a very caring brain
3 your ears are hairy from inside. We aren't pulling your leg the inner part of your ear is covered with more than
20,000 hair cells they have a critical role these cells transmit sound to the brain
Hopefully this video has answered a couple of questions
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