Earwax build-up

A build-up of earwax is a common problem that can often be treated using eardrops bought from a pharmacy.

If pharmacy treatment doesn’t work, contact your GP practice. They may suggest having your ears washed out.

If these treatments don’t help, your GP may refer you to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) department for specialised treatment.


If pharmacy treatment doesn’t work, contact your GP practice. They may suggest having your ears washed out.

If these treatments don’t help, your GP may refer you to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) department for specialised treatment.


If these treatments don’t help, your GP may refer you to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) department for specialised treatment.

Symptoms

A build-up of earwax in your ear can cause:

earache hearing loss tinnitus (hearing sounds from inside your body) itchiness in or around the ear vertigo (a spinning sensation) ear infections

These problems will usually improve once the excess earwax has been removed.