Norwich: Microsuction Ear Wax Removal Norwich NR6
What Is Microsuction?
Simply put, microsuction is the removal of ear wax from the ear canal using illuminating microscopes and gentle medical suction. At our clinics we use ENT-grade suction units and portable convergent microscopes, as well as disposable, sterile suction tips. Microsuction is considered the safest method of ear wax removal, and our training and experience ensure you will have a very safe procedure.
When the ear wax is very tough, or if there is a foreign body in the ear canal, such as a cotton bud tip, or an ear plug which has become stuck, we may use instruments, which are specially designed for removing ear wax and other objects from the ear canal. All of our staff are trained and experienced at using instruments. You may also see instrument removal also called "curettage" or "aural toilet", but we think "instrument removal" sounds nicer.
If you are looking for great value private ear wax removal in Norwich Norfolk NR6 with FREE PARKING, our Norwich Microsuction Ear wax Removal Clinic can be found at:
The Therapy Centre,
Our prices (see below) are the best value in Norfolk!
You will find us in The Therapy Centre, which is on Hurricane Way.
Please note that treatment is by appointment only.
NB Our colleagues at the location are unable to take messages or book appointments.
Due to new Covid-19 guidance from our professional body, records must be kept of the triage of all patients prior to booking, and their consent to treatment after booking. In order to comply with this guidance, we have adapted our booking system to incorporate these forms. Please click here to make your booking and have your credit or debit card to hand.
If you are unable to use our self-service online booking system, you can take advantage of our "done for you" service and call us on 0800 1 337 987 instead.
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Nearby Microsuction Clinics include:
You can get information on other microsuction clinic locations here.
Appointment Booking
Due to high demand, microsuction ear wax removal in Norwich is strictly by appointment.
You can book a microsuction appointment in Norwich online here, or click on the Book Now button below.
Saturday Microsuction Appointments
Private ear wax removal in London on Saturday is available at our out of hours clinic in Baker Street NW1 from 10am until 5pm.We also run a Saturday microsuction ear wax removal clinic in Oxford typically once a month.Please try to book by 5.30pm on Friday evening, as Saturday microsuction appointments are very popular. You can book online on the day as we sometimes have same day ear wax removal appointments available. Book online now to reserve your private microsuction appointment in one of our Saturday clinics.Parking
There is ample off-street parking directly outside The Therapy Centre
Microsuction Ear Wax Removal Norwich NR6 Map and Directions
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Our private ear wax removal clinic in Norwich also serves clients in Cringleford, Bixley, Thorpe End, Great Plumstead, Salhouse, Rackheath, Spixworth, Crostwick, Horsham St Faith, Horsford, Taverham, Costessey, Ringland, Felthorpe, Easton, Costessey, Malingford, Bawburgh, Little Melton, Trowse Newton, Hethersett, Weston Longville, Upgate, Alderford, Swannington, Lenwade, Honingham, Colton, Barford, Wramplingham, Keswick, Intwood, Mulbarton, Hethel, Bracon Ash, Newton Flotman, Tasburgh, Shotesham, Dunston, Stoke Holy Cross, Caistor St Edmund, Arminghall, Upper Stoke, Poringland, Howe, Brooke, Kirstead Green, Bergh Apton, Yelverton, Kirby Bedon, Hellington, Rockland St Mary, Claxton, Surlingham, Postwick, Brundall, Blofield, Buckenham,, Hassingham, Freethorpe, Halvergate, Tunstall, Fishley, Ranworth, South Walsham, Hoveton, Coltishall, Sco Ruston, Buxton, Barton Turf, Mattishall, Dereham, Aylsham, Acle, Loddon, Long Stratton, Diss, Scole, Eye, Wymondham, Griston, Hingham, Swafham, Fakenham, Briston and Reepham.
Norwich Microsuction Prices - BEST VALUE IN NORFOLK!
WE REGRET THAT DUE TO COVID-19 OUR PRICES HAVE GONE UP. IN ADDITION TO THE HIGH COST OF PPE, WE MUST NOW SET ASIDE AN ADDITIONAL MINIMUM OF 50% OF THE APPOINTMENT TIME TO DOFF AND DON PPE AND DECONTAMINATE SURFACES IN THE ROOM. WE HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THESE ADDITIONAL MEASURES ARE FOR YOUR SAFETY.
| One or Both | Normal Price | Online Discount | Online Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| One ear (or wax too impacted / no wax)** | See our new online booking system for prices and times | ||
| Both ears (or wax too impacted / no wax)** | See our new online booking system for prices and times | ||
| Upgrade from one to both ears | Upgrade from one to both ears no longer available due to strict guidelines on appointment times | ||
| **Consultation only (no wax present / wax too impacted) | If no wax is present, we will provide a complementary hearing test at a later date after the Covid-19 Pandemic | ||
36 hours notice required for alterations and cancellations or NO refund will be given. Non-attendance is charged at the full price. Thank you. | |||
Interesting Facts About Norwich
- Norwich has the largest walled centre and longest run of medieval defences in England.
- Norwich was the site of the first provincial library in England, which opened in 1608
- In May 2012, Norwich was designated England's first UNESCO City of Literature.
- Norwich Castle was founded soon after the Norman Conquest. The Domesday Book records that 98 Saxon homes were demolished to make way for the castle.
- A thousand years ago, Norwich was the second-largest city in England, behind London.
- Norwich Cathedral is one of the great Norman buildings of England
- In the 19th century, Norwich boasted one pub for every day of the year. This rose to a high of 670 licensed premises in 1870.
- Norfolkese has a particular rich animal vocabulary including jasper (wasp), dodman (snail), pishmire (ant) and hamser (heron), although kewter for money and to pingle, meaning to play with food, are also useful to know.
- Norwich also has a long association with chocolate manufacture, primarily through the local firm of Caley's, which began as a manufacturer and bottler of mineral water and later diversified into making chocolate.
Why Do We Have Earwax?
Ear wax (medical name cerumen) is made by specialised glands in the outer two thirds of the ear canal. It helps protect the ear by moisturising the skin in the ear canal, providing a physical barrier against infection, and by being acidic it has antibacterial properties. Because it is sticky, it helps to catch dust, pollen and small insects and prevent them from establishing themselves in your ears! The skin in your ear canal grows differently to the skin that covers the rest of our body, and grows along the ear canal from the ear drum to the canal entrance. It acts like a conveyor belt, bringing the ear wax, and any dust, pollen or other debris with it, out of the ear. This way, the ear canal cleans itself naturally.
Why Do Ear Wax Blockages Happen?
Typically, ear wax blocks the ear canal and becomes impacted when it is pushed back against the natural outward movement that is part of the natural cleaning process. This can be done using cotton buds, matchsticks, paper clips, rolled up tissue, hair pins amongst other objects. Other causes of ear wax impaction can be narrow or winding ear canals, excessive, excessively dry or excessively sticky ear wax production. Everybody has an S bend in their ear canals - this is to reduce the chance of twigs and other objects from perforating the ear drum. However, ear wax can build up on very sharp bends in the canal. Where the ear canal is very narrow, there is less space for ear wax to accumulate, and this can lead to frequent ear wax blockages. Excessive, sticky, or dry ear wax production can also lead to impacted ear wax. The most obvious symptom of a blocked ear is a partial or total loss of hearing, but other symptoms can include pain, itching, a feeling of fullness, or hissing, whooshing, buzzing or ringing sounds.
How To Get Rid Of Ear Wax
Unfortunately, the size and shape of your ear canal, as well as the amount and type of ear wax is genetically determined. In order to reduce ear wax build up we recommend applying one squirt of Earol (a sterile, sealed olive oil spray) into each ear once or twice a week. If you have a blocked ear, we recommend you apply two squirts of Earol twice or three times a day for three or four days and then attend one of our expert microsuction ear wax removal clinics. You can book an appointment at our Great Yarmouth microsuction ear wax removal clinic here. Please don't put cotton wool in after applying Earol, as it will just absorb the olive oil and stop it from doing its work. We don't recommend self-syringing as this can push the ear wax further into your ear. We particularly recommend you avoid ear candles, as these do not remove ear wax and can potentially cause serious problems. We have an article on ear candles and their pitfalls here.
If you'd like to read about the various methods of ear wax removal, including syringing and microsuction, we have an article on different ear wax removal methods here.
If You Wear Hearing Aids
If you wear hearing aids, to prevent oil and wax from blocking up your hearing aids just apply the Earol at night, and then wipe out the entrance of your ear canal with a tissue in the morning before you put your hearing aids in. You'll ideally need to use Earol for five to eight days before your microsuction appointment.
Ear Wax Microsuction In Norwich
So, after reading the above if you have wax in your ear and would like it removed safely without any water being syringed or jetted into your ear, you may want to choose to have your ears microsuctioned.
We provide the most affordable ear wax microsuction service in Norwich, provided by HCPC-registered Audiologists. We take payment for the appointment up front - we are sorry that we have to do this, but many patients have booked and not turned up, which is frustrating for other patients who cannot get an appointment.
Our Audiologist will inspect your ears using surgical loupes or an otoscope to determine whether your ear canals are full of wax and if microsuction is therefore necessary.
If there is no ear wax, we will give you advice and/or a hearing test as appropriate.
If there is wax, we will remove the ear wax expertly using a low power medical suction unit with a tiny, sterile 2 mm suction tube on the end. This is so gentle, it feels like barely even a kiss on the cheek. Sometimes, despite applying Earol for several days, the ear wax is too stubborn to be removed by microsuction, so we may use special disposable instruments, such as a Jobson Horne Probe, or a St Barts or Rosen Cerumen Hook. Whatever method we use, you safety is our top priority at all times. If you would like to book a microsuction appointment in Great Yarmouth, click here.
We never use a Propulse Ear Irrigator, which has now largely replaced the ear syringe, as according to the British Medical Journal (article here) irrigation or syringing is associated with a high risk of complications, such as failure of wax removal or further impaction of the wax, ear infection, trauma to the ear canal, or perforation of the ear drum. Other complications of syringing that have been reported are pain, tinnitus, vertigo (dizziness), and loss of balance or hearing.