YOUR EARS CAN INDICATE YOUR HEALTH; DON'T IGNORE THIS FACTORS

Ear wax has a protective function and indicate the state of our health.

 Ear wax is not a body waste , It's kind of body protection, it keeps the ear canal lubricated and prevents the ear from itching, prevents different pollutants from entering the inner ear and surprisingly it has anti bacterial properties.

It is a hygienic procedure to clean our ears once every few weeks. However not all of us know that ear wax can also indicate the state of our health.

EAR WAX OF GREY COLOR

If you ear wax is gray without any other symptoms ,there is nothing to worry about it, It may look scary but it is probably just dust, This  color of ear wax is a regular thing for city dwellers because the air in cities rather polluted, If you see such a color ,your ear wax 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 a color you feel itchiness , have dry or crackling skin inside the ear canal ,there is threat of SEBORRHEIC ECZEMA.

Visit you doctor immediately

EAR WAX WITH TRACES OF BLOOD

Older ear wax  can look darker having an appearance similar to blood, however if you notice traces of real blood when cleaning your ear canal it can indicate your EAR DRUM PERFORATED, it[s already a serious ground for concern, Ear drum functions as a natural barrier that prevents germs that bacteria from your inner ear. In case of it's 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, in  such situations there is no reason to panic .Why? An ear drum with a rupture heals on it's own perfectly well.

EAR WAX  OF A BROWN COLOR

If your ear wax discharge is excessive and darker color this can indicate that your body has gone through a very stressful time, Because the thing is that that's how apocrine glands react when you are afraid or anxious. You can compare it with sweating when you feel uncomfortable or nervous, if you notice such a changes you should try to spend a few days in a calm and peaceful environment.

EAR WAX OF A BLACK COLOR

Black ear wax??? sounds really terrifying isn't it? but actually no cause of alarm though, if it's 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. why?? ear wax 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, you should visit a doctor .

In this case the black color of the ear wax might signify a fungal infection

EAR WAX OF A WHITE COLOR

Dry and flaky white ear wax ia a quite common type, it can indicate presence of a recessive gene

By the way ,there is also a tendency that the body of people with such type of ear  wax has less odor than that of people with dark ear wax.

Almost 100 % of people from Korea and northern China tend to have dry light ear wax

The white color of your ear wax can signify that there is a lack of vitamins and microelements, specifically Iron and Copper deficiency, 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.

EAR WAX WITH AN UNPLEASNT SMELL

If there is a strong unpleasant ear smell coming from your ear wax, it can signify an infection inside your middle ear, an ear drum that is ruptured , or compacted ear wax, Another problem might be water trapped in ear channel, it can leads to inflammation, or a bacterial infection

Apart from your ear smell , you might also hear a noise or feel your ears pop from time to time, if you have these symptoms don't hesitate to visit a doctor

LIQUID EAR WAX

It can indicate your ear has an inflammation ,so don't try to do anything ,if so ,it is time to make an appointment with a specialist

DRY EAR WAX

This may indicate lack of lean fats inside your body. Apart from that ,the reason could be Dermatitis and other skin diseases ,which can make you skin dry

Anyway ,except extreme cases there is nothing to worry about it.

However ,you may start to worry in case of a blockage or an impaction of the ear canal

SEE A DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS,

1.Pain in the ear

2.unpleasant odor or itching

3. ringing feeling of the ear and feeling of strange fullness in your ear

4. hearing loss

5.coughing

All of these signs and symptoms can indicate a  serious problem of WAX IMPACTION

In case, you can take some preventive measures yourself, like ear wax softening agents but better to visit a doctor if you have any doubt regarding these agents

WHAT YOU SHOULDN'T DO TO AVOID ANY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR EARS

Do not point pointed objects into your ear canal( they will do nothing more than push the wax further inside the ear) and also can result in a trauma caused to the wall of the canal or the ear drum.

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