Cleaning your ears with a Q-tip is a hygienic habit that we learn about from early age. What can earwax reveal about our heath?
But hardly any one knows that the color of earwax can detect overall health as well possible risks and problems.
Therefore, next time check the color and texture of earwax.
Gray colour
In most cases, it is only about accumulated dust. If you do not have any other pain and symptoms, you are probably only moving in a polluted area.
Traces of blood
If you notice the slightest point of blood, this may indicate damage to the membrane, or infection. Be sure to visit the doctor before your hearing is heard.
Brown traces
Darker wax than usual wax is a sign that you have suffered a lot of stress lately. You need relaxation.
Black traces
This is a serious sign or alarm, which if it is accompanied by itching, tingling or pain, you must visit a doctor. Black traces are also a sign that the body has a fungal infection.
White
If the ear wax is whiter than usual, it means that the body is missing iron.
Traces with an unpleasant odor
Every unpleasant smell is a sign that there is an infection, so you should not ignore this sign.
Flowing texture
If the ear wax is fluent, it is a sign that your ear has suffer physical injury or is at the beginning of the inflammatory process. Be sure to visit a specialist.
Dry texture
This is a sign of lack of fat in your body. Try to eat more foods with healthy fats. Another cause of dry texture can be skin diseases.