Objects in the Ear
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have something stuck in your ear?
See significance of an object in the ear that you cannot remove if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have complete hearing loss in the ear that has an object stuck in it?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have some hearing loss?
Yes Do you have drainage or bleeding from the ear?
Yes Do you have mild to moderate pain?
Yes Do you have mild dizziness?
Yes Have you had an object stuck in your for ear longer than 24 hours but you do not have other symptoms?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have mild symptoms that have not gotten better for 24 hours or longer after an object first became stuck in your ear?
Yes Do you have mild symptoms that are now getting worse 24 hours after an object first became stuck in your ear?
Yes Do you still have symptoms that are not getting better 24 hours after an object was removed from your ear?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: March 17, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology | |
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