MediClinic is a modern, private clinic in Guildford and Wimbledon offering the convenience and choice of same day appointments with one of our private doctors and nurses.   Your consultation is discrete and confidential.  Registration for new patients is fast and simple  at your first consultation. 

Ear Syringing/ Ear Wax Removal - Same Day Appointments Available

Why is there a build up of ear wax?

Ear wax is essential in forming a protective coating of the skin of the ear canal. It is being made by our bodies all the time and is important in keeping the ear clean. The shape of the ear drum is important in carrying away debris and wax and is sufficient in self cleaning, as flakes or crusts of wax occasionally break off and fall out of the ear. Sometimes this self cleaning system does not work and a plug of ear wax forms.  Plugs of ear wax can cause a sensation of blocked ears, loss or dullness of hearing, tinnitus and sometimes pain. The doctor can confirm presence of a plug on examination.

 

What can be done to remove ear wax? 

Ear syringing, or ear irrigation, can be successful in ear wax removal and MediClinic offers this service at its clinics in Surrey (Guildford) and SW London (Wimbledon).  The painless procedure of ear syringing is carried out during a consultation with the private doctor (at a cost of £75) and can be booked on the same day as long as the ear wax has been softened.  Ear wax removal involves squirting lukewarm water into the ear canal dislodging the softened plug of wax which falls out with the water.  Please ensure that you have dabbed a few drops of Otex wax softening drops, or olive oil, in the ear for at least three days or so before the appointment to assist with the ear irrigation. This softens the ear wax for the ear syringe treatment. 

 

What are the side effects?

There are no side effects from this method of ear wax removal however some patients have reported feeling dizzy for a short time afterwards. Inflammation of the ear canal can also follow ear syringing which can cause discomfort and itchiness. We recommend treating this with ear drops for a few days.  If you already have ear pain, a discharge or previous serious ear problems, we advise you to seek medical advice first.   It is not advised you have ear syringing if you have the following:

• Surgery for certain ear problems.
• Recurring infection of the ear canal (otitis externa),
• Have, or have had, a perforated ear drum 

It is advised you consult you doctor before using Otex ear drops if you have eczema or dermatitis of the ear as you may have a reaction which would result in itching, pain or discharge from the ear.

 

You do not need to remain hard of hearing due to ear wax - Call us now to book your appointment today.