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Foreign bodies in the ear

Foreign bodies in the ear

  • Foreign objects in the ear, such as beads, insects, or small toys, are commonly encountered, especially in children, and can cause discomfort, pain, or hearing issues.
  • Immediate medical attention is crucial to safely remove the object, as improper removal attempts can lead to further injury or complications.
  • ENT Specialist uses specialized tools or irrigation methods, safely and gently extracts the foreign object from the ear canal, ensuring the ear remains undamaged.

What are the symptoms of foreign bodies in the ear?

Some objects placed in the ear may not cause symptoms, while other objects, such as food and insects, may cause pain in the ear, redness, or drainage. Hearing may be affected if the object is blocking the ear canal.

Treatment for foreign bodies in the ear

The treatment for foreign bodies in the ear is prompt removal of the object by your child’s physician. The following are some of the techniques that may be used by your child’s physician to remove the object from the ear canal:

  • Instruments may be inserted in the ear
  • Magnets are sometimes used if the object is metal
  • Cleaning the ear canal with water
  • A machine with suction to help pull the object out

After removal of the object, your child’s physician will then re-examine the ear to determine if there has been any injury to the ear canal.