Microsuction Ear Wax Removal at Heathcot Medical Practice in Woking

Blocked ears, reduced hearing or a feeling of fullness in the ear can sometimes be caused by a build-up of ear wax. Heathcot Medical Practice offers microsuction ear wax removal for suitable patients in Woking and the surrounding area.

Ear wax is normal and usually clears by itself. However, when wax builds up, it can cause symptoms such as reduced hearing, blocked ears, discomfort, ringing in the ears or difficulty wearing hearing aids.

What is microsuction?

Microsuction is a method of removing ear wax using gentle suction while the clinician looks carefully into the ear. It is a commonly used technique for ear wax removal and does not involve flushing water into the ear.

This can be helpful for patients who have troublesome or persistent ear wax symptoms, or where ear wax is making it difficult to examine the ear canal or eardrum.

Symptoms of ear wax build-up

You may have ear wax build-up if you are experiencing:

• blocked ears
• reduced hearing
• ear discomfort
• ringing or buzzing in the ear
• dizziness
• problems with hearing aids
• a feeling of pressure or fullness in the ear

If you have ear pain, discharge, sudden hearing loss, a recent ear infection, previous ear surgery or a known perforated eardrum, please let the practice know before booking.

Before your appointment

Patients may be advised to use ear drops before their appointment to help soften the wax. This can make removal easier and more comfortable.

Please do not use cotton buds, fingers, ear candles or home ear vacuum devices to try to remove ear wax. These can push wax further into the ear or cause injury.

Microsuction in Woking

Heathcot Medical Practice supports patients across Woking and the surrounding community, including our Heathcot, Knaphill and Brewery Road surgery sites.

If you are struggling with blocked ears or think you may need ear wax removal, please contact the practice to ask about microsuction availability and whether this service is suitable for you.

How to arrange an appointment

If you are registered with Heathcot Medical Practice and would like advice about ear wax removal, please contact the surgery online or speak to our reception team.

Our team will advise you on the next steps, including whether you need to use ear drops before your appointment.