Wax removed and tinnitus is on rock

[Sumit546]

I got tinnitus 08/18 due to severe otitis media in right ear ... The sound was in both ears ....one week back I went to ent for ear wax removal. Doctor removed the wax so rudely that there was blood in my left ear. Now the sound has been in my head. It has been high pitched. Now I can't sleep , everytime I listen it in day and night .please help ... I am really worried ... It was getting lowered in these 4 months.pls help

[NicBTA Partner]

Hello Sumit546.

Tinnitus can often flare up after ear wax removal, but it generally settles down again as the ear canal recovers from any inflammation or scraping.

We have information on ear wax removal at tinnitus.org.uk/ear-wax or you can call our helpline on 0800 018 0527

We have a free tinnitus management e-programme as well takeontinnitus.co.uk which you may like to try.

Warmest wishes

Nic (BTA Communications Manager and Forum Administrator)