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How to remove an earwax blockage

Earwax is the body's natural way of protecting the eardrum and inner ear from damage. However, if the body produces too much earwax, a person may experience a blockage. This can lead to hearing loss and pain. In this article, learn how to remove an earwax blockage safely at home, as well as when to see a doctor.

6 Things You Didn't Know About Earwax

Why Your Ear Piercings Suddenly Smell Putrid—and How to Prevent the Stank

Follow this advice to avoid the common crustiness.

How long does it take an ear piercing to close?

This temporary accessory break is having some unintended consequences for some earring lovers.

Is Head & Neck Surgery in the Super-Old a Bad Idea?

Study identifies predictors of worse post-op outcomes in the oldest of the old

What Are the Long-Term Effects of Neck Surgery?

Soreness and stiffness are common, but a full recovery is often possibly when surgery is followed by physical therapy.

Doc: Is neck surgery the cause of high blood pressure?

My husband, who is 71 years old and very active, had squamous cell carcinoma of his mouth a year and a half ago

Would lower facelift and neck surgery make me look and feel younger?

Would lower facelift and neck surgery make me look and feel younger? Yes, it can reverse the effects of gravity and ageing in your lower face and neck.

When Back or Neck Surgery Doesn’t Work.

When Back or Neck Surgery Doesn’t Work<br>September 16, 2015<br>Most of the time spine surgery achieves its goal, with pain relief being among the top benefits for beleaguered back or neck pain sufferers. But occasionally, a patient’s pain and other symptoms return – a situation known as failed back surgery syndrome – which isn’t necessarily as doom-and-gloom as it sounds, according to Praveen Kadimcherla, MD…

Should I have Neck Surgery or Not ??

I have already had two failed lower back surgeries, the last one was a back fusion<br>I have three herniated disks in my neck, pain is getting unbeareable, I'm also having problems with my tendons and ligaments in my left ankle, so I am always at different doctors Offices.<br>I also suffer from OCD and Depression and unfortunately I have to go through therapy for the rest of my life, well at least until I get over been sexually abused by my Step…

Does Neck Surgery Improve Long-Term Outcomes?

How many times have you heard, “I have a pinched nerve in my neck and have to have surgery.”? Though there certainly are cases where surgical intervention is required, surgery should ONLY be considered after

Failed Back or Neck Surgery

Failed Back or Neck Surgery - When Back Surgery Fails You<br>What exactly is a laminectomy<br>A lamina is part of the bony arch of the vertebra that protects the spinal cord from damage. When spinal material (for example a herniated disc, bone spur, or disc fragment) puts pressure on the spinal nerves, it can cause back pain that radiates down the lower leg, along with other symptoms. Patients experiencing such symptoms may be offered a surgical solution called a laminectomy. During a…

When Do You Need Neck Surgery After a Car Accident?

You should visit a doctor immediately after suffering a neck injury to determine if surgery is required.

Why this physician wanted to be a head and neck surgeon

I have loved my work even on the many days when I have found it overwhelming.

Why Physicians Are Opening Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Owning a medical practice generates significant income for many physicians. Along those lines, a growing number of physicians are opting for sole ownership of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC), which provides surgery, diagnostic services, and preventative interventions. According to the Advancing Surgical Care Association (ASCA), ASCs provide surgical interventions for a number of specialties, from

8 things to tell your physician anesthesiologist before surgery

(BPT) - There is no such thing as TMI (too much information) when it comes to communicating facts about your health with your physician anesthesiologist before surgery or a medical procedure. You might not think taking ginkgo biloba for memory, using medical marijuana for pain, smoking or snoring are relevant, but these supplements, drugs and conditions are among the eight things you should disclose for your own safety.

Physician dealing head injuries encourages 'when in doubt — sit it out'

Our brains are amazing organs. They store a vast amount of information, direct numerous bodily functions and serve as a control center for our entire body. When the brain is injured, it can have powerful ramifications.

Physicians reiterate skin care benefits over cosmetics surgery

In a world of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, the potential to be snapped and shared has grown rapidly and this is prompting people to take more care of their appearance, with cosmetic surgery figures rising as a result, according to two American physicians.

The most common surgery in the world is often unnecessary — and this physician is out to fix it

The most common operation in the U.S. is the Cesearean section, and the single biggest variable that influences a woman's chance of having a C-section is the hospital she chooses to deliver her baby. This physician wants healthcare leaders to know there is something fundamentally wrong with that.

Life After Head and Neck Cancer Surgery: Finding a 'New Normal'

It's important to face any life-changing surgery with a realistic expectation.