Frequent digging of earwax may lead to otitis externa, otitis media and tympanic membrane perforation.
1. Otitis externa: Frequent digging of earwax may cause otitis externa because the skin of the external ear canal is generally weak, and long-term ear pulling may stimulate and damage the external ear canal, which may lead to invasion of viruses and bacteria, and eventually cause otitis externa.
2. Otitis media: Otitis media may be related to long term Improperly pulling out the ears may damage the tympanic membrane as well as the auditory ossicles, leading to otitis media.
3. Tympanic membrane perforation: If the patient often pulls out the ear improperly, the tympanic membrane will be subjected to mechanical violence, which may cause the tympanic membrane to rupture, resulting in perforation of the tympanic membrane, which may cause bleeding from the ear, deafness and other symptoms.
It is recommended that patients should avoid long-term improper ear pulling to avoid damage to the ear, if there is local discomfort, should also seek medical attention.