10 creepy living things pulled out of people’s ears – this will shock you! (+Photos)

8. Impacted Ear Wax

Cleanliness is next to godliness. However this patient coming in at #8 did not get the memo. Even though earwax does serve a good purpose of keeping out dust and debris, if too much accumulates, it can cause severe earaches and hearing difficulty. This is referred to as cerumen impaction. When this happens, professional removal is required People at risk of cerumen impaction are those with hearing aids, developmental disabilities, and those with differently-shaped ear canals which prevents natural wax removal. You may want to keep a wastebasket nearby if you can’t stomach this video!