What is the cause of constant Earwax buildup?

Question

I always get the same problem every 4 to 5 months since 2 years ago even though I don't insert or put anything inside it. I use Docusate sodium (Waxsol) but seriously I don't want to live like this. My family medicine doctor isn't that great, and it takes 1 to 2 years to get an appointment with an ENT!!!

Answer 1

My understanding is that this is genetic; some people have liquid earwax which does not build up, and some have more solid earwax. So if you are in the latter category, I would think the best thing is to clean out the ears a little more often, before the wax builds up enough to cause discomfort.
There are other types of treatment for excess earwax; which one you use is up to you.
Somebody recommended Hydrogen peroxide, and this will work, but it can be irritating to use it repeatedly. I imagine it's okay once a month or so. But there are other brands of earwax remover that fizz the wax out, and you don't have to do overnight. Then there are "ear candles" - kind of fun actually, but may not soften the wax sufficiently if yours is very tough. Even a few drops of mineral oil in the ear will help soften the wax.
As you mentioned, using a Q-tip is not recommended with hard earwax, although it works fine for the more liquid kind.

Answer 2

I have a way to fix it! get your friend to unbuckle his belt and just whip it out. try and make it erect it will be much easier this way. use the shlong to scrape the ear wax out. Simple!

Answer 3

The wax is protective. Many free clinics can irrigate ears. Otherwise, hydrogen peroxide, which cleans and sterilizes germs, might help. Swimmers usually don't have this trouble either.

Answer 4

just take a q tip and clean it up, also shoot some water it there when taking a shower, should clean it up

Answer 5

I'm going deaf because I can't get that disgusting junk out of my ears! So gross!