Are there links between ear syringing, ear problems and tinnitus?
Unfortunately, very little research has been done into any links between ear problems, tinnitus and ear syringing. But in the vast majority of cases, having your ears syringed to remove a wax blockage is a painless, harmless and highly effective procedure. The wax is removed and if you have been experiencing a slight hearing loss, your hearing returns to normal. Some medical practitioners feel that ear syringing should not be carried out unless strictly necessary. It is important to remember that your hearing loss or tinnitus might not be the result of a wax blockage but could be caused by something else. Some people believe that their tinnitus either started or was made worse after having their ears syringed. Most doctors believe that if the correct syringing technique is carried out on healthy ears, it should not lead to tinnitus or make existing tinnitus worse. Research also suggests that when the ear has been damaged by syringing, it is more likely to have been caused by medical pr
