Ear Foreign Body Removal
london
We provide mobile ear clinic for foreign body and object removal from you ears in London, for both adults and children. If you feel something is stuck in your ear, our ENT doctors can visit you to remove the foreign object anywhere in London.
If you or your child has a button battery or insect stuck in your ear,
you must seek immediate medical attention.
At your ear cleaning clinic appointment
Consultation to explore your ear symptoms
Explanation of procedure prior to examination
Both ears will be examined using a microscope
If required, microsuction will be performed
History
Consultation to explore
your ear symptoms
Consent
Explanation of procedure prior to examination
Examination
Both ears will be examined using a microscope
Procedure
Safe removal of the
foreign body in your ear
Prescription
If required, medicine will be prescribed to treat your ear
Aftercare
All about ear
foreign bodies & objects
It is usually straightforward to diagnose a foreign body. Our ENT doctor will examine your ear with a bright light to identify the object and work out the best way to safely remove it. With children, sometimes it is necessary for parents to hold their child so that they can be examined thoroughly.
It is very important that foreign bodies are removed promptly, before they cause damage to the ear. For children, it is important that an experienced ENT doctor performs this procedure because multiple unsuccessful attempts can result in your child becoming very distressed and refuse to cooperate. It’s important to get the object removed first time!
NB. Grommets are small plastic tubes surgically inserted into the eardrum by a surgeon to treat ear disease. When they naturally push out of the ear drum, they usually fall out of the ear canal by themselves, but sometimes a grommet can become a foreign body that needs to be removed.
Usually, once the foreign body has been removed from the ear canal, no further treatment is needed. Occasionally, if the foreign body has been in the ear for some time, the ear canal can become irritated or infected. This may require treatment with ear drops.
Common objects & foreign bodies found stuck in ears...
Common objects & foreign
bodies found stuck in ears...
How to prevent objects getting stuck in your ears?
Objects such as cotton buds should never be inserted into the ear canal, and silicone ear plugs should be avoided as they can break apart deep inside the ear canal. Hearing aids should be checked for loose fitting parts regularly.
Prevention is the key when it comes to stopping your child putting something in the ear. Remove small objects including batteries from children’s play area and as early as possible, teach children not to stick stuff in their ears, noses or throats. We recommend a great children’s book by ENT doctor Jerald Altman & Richard Jacobson called “Don’t Stick Sticks Up Your Nose! Don’t Stuff Stuff in Your Ears!”
Something stuck in your ear?
Other Ear Treatments
we also offer treatment for excessive ear wax and ear infections.
Objects removed from Childrens Ears
We offer a specialist children’s ear foreign bodies removal service in London, providing safe and gentle ear cleaning for your child.
Our ENT doctors are experts in removing foreign objects from babies, toddlers and young children’s ears at home. Kids commonly push objects into their ears causing them pain and discomfort. Our team have a over decade of experience in carefully and quickly removing foreign bodies – from cotton buds to beads and even small foods!
We offer longer appointment times, distracting multimedia, balloons and animal stickers for all paediatric appointments.
Our mobile ear clinic always come to you
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patients with
limited mobility.
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We travel so you
don’t have to.
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of hours.
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organise childcare.
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nervous patients
and children.
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discretion.
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infection risk.
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be present.
Emergency
Ear Cleaning Appointments
Something stuck in your ear? We offer emergency ear foreign body removal services across London and the Home Counties between 7.00pm to 7.00am daily.
Emergency appointments are for patients who need urgent care because of ear pain or those who need a timely appointment e.g. travelling the next day.
The cost for an emergency ear wax removal appointment is an additional £175 to the standard fee.
- Dr Riaz Rampuri
Ear Foreign Body Removal Fees
Treatment
Fee
Foreign body removal
Fees are for one or both ears.
If no treatment is required, a consultation fee of £100 will be charged.
Fees are for one or both ears. If no treatment is required, a consultation fee of £100 will be charged. Additional patients in the same location from £125.
Ear Foreign Body Removal Treatment FAQ’s
Our Frequently Asked Question’s are here to provide answers to our most common questions about our private ear cleaning & foreign body removal clinic in London.
Ear Foreign Body & Object Removal
How do you remove an ear foreign body/object?
We use a combination of microsuction and manual instrumentation depending on the nature of the foreign body. Please see our 3d animation above which provides a procedural explanation.
Will the procedure hurt?
The procedure is normally pain free. If the foreign body has caused an ear infection, or its lodged deep in the ear canal, then removing it may cause a degree of sensitivity or pain.
What to avoid if you think you have an ear foreign body?
- Don’t use any instruments/tools inside your ear in attempt to remove it
- Don’t put any liquids inside the ear
- Don’t leave it in your ear as it may get infected
I have a grommet stuck in my ear, is it ok to remove?
Grommets in their correct position should not be removed. Grommets floating in the ear canal should be removed, as they serve no purpose in this position.
When do I seek emergency help?
If you have ear pain, or suspect a button battery or insect stuck in your ear you must seek medical attention immediately. Failure to do so, may result in a severe infection spreading into local structures.
Children
What are the dangers of an ear foreign body in my child?
The most common dangers are perforated eardrums and ear infections as a direct consequence of a foreign body being stuck in the ear.
What can I do to prevent objects getting stuck in my childs ear?
Keep small items away from your child and prevent them from putting things in their ear.
What if my child moves a lot during the procedure?
Our doctors are specialists in removing foreign bodies from the ear, we use a variety of techniques to minimise this without compromising safety.
Appointment
Do I need a referral from my GP to have ear cleaning treatment?
No a GP referral for ear foreign body removals is not required. Just book an appointment here
How long is the ear cleaning appointment?
Usually no more than 30 mins for both ears to be checked & cleaned. If the appointment is for a child, please allow up to 60 mins.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes. Auris Ear Care are the go to mobile ear clinic & treatment provider in London
Are you open on the weekends and public holidays?
Yes we are open 24/7 including public holidays for all emergency ear treatment appointments. Book an appointment here
What information do I need to provide at the appointment?
Please have the information below available (if applicable)
- GP’s practice name
- Medical history
- Regular medications
Do you provide interpreters for appointments?
Yes Please inform us at the time of your enquiry if you require any additional assistance.
Payment
How do I pay?
We accept all major credit/debit cards. We do not accept cash or cheques.
A receipt will be emailed to you following payment.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you cancel within 24 hours of your appointment you will be charged a rebooking fee of £100 on your next appointment.
Can I claim your fees against my medical insurance policy?
It depends on your insurer. We do not take payment from insurance companies. You must check with your insurer that they will cover your treatment by the clinician you are seeing.
Feedback
How do I leave feedback?
- Email us on info@aurisearcare.co.uk
- Write a Google review – link here
- Respond to our feedback survey.
How do I make a complaint?
If you have a complaint about the service you’ve received from Auris Ear Care Ltd, please let us know by completing the form on the link below:
https://www.aurisearcare.co.uk/
contact/
If you remain unhappy after you have received a response to your complaint, please contact our independent adjudicator ISCAS.
Still have a question?
If we have not answered your question, please get in touch.
Areas across London we cover
Our home visit service is available across London and Home Counties.
We regularly provide same day appointments for emergencies.
- Travel included
- Travel charge between £50 - £100
- Travel included
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Travel charge
between £50 - £100
North London
Archway, Arnos Grove, Barnet, Bounds Green, Bowes Park, Bush Hill, Crouch End, Edmonton, Finchley, Finsbury Park, Grange Park, Hampstead, Haringey, Highbury, Highgate, Holloway, Hornsey, Islington, Kings Cross, Manor House
Muswell Hill, Oakleigh Park, Oakwood, Palmers Green, Shoreditch, Southgate, Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington, Tottenham, Totteridge, Tufnell Park, West Green, Whetstone, Winchmore Hill, Wood Green, Woodside Park
more
East London
Aldgate, Barking, Bethnal Green, Bishopgate, Bow, Canary Wharf, Chingford, East Ham, Forest Gate, Hackney, Highams Park, Isle of Dogs, Leyton, Leytonstone, Manor Park, Mile End, Plaistow, Poplar, Shadwell, Shoreditch
Stepney, Stoke Newington, Stratford, Upton Park, Wanstead, Walthamstow, Wapping, West Ham, Whitechapel, Woodford
more
West London
Acton, Bayswater, Boston Manor, Chinatown, Chiswick, Ealing, Fitzgrovia, Fulham, Gunnersbury Park, Hammersmith, Hanger Lane, Holland Park,
Park, Kensal Town, Kensington, Ladbroke Grove, Maida Vale, Marylebone,
Mayfair, Northfields, Notting Hill, Paddington, Piccadilly, Queens Park, Shepherds Bush, Soho, South Kensington, Stamford Brook, Turnham Green, Westbourne Green, White City
more
North West London
Acton, Arkley, Baker Street, Belsize Park, Brent Cross, Brondesbury, Camden Town, Chalk Farm, Colindale, Cricklewood, Edgware, Euston, Golders Green, Gospel Oak, Hampstead, Harlesden, Hendon, Kensal Green,
Green, Gospel Oak, Hampstead, Harlesden, Hendon, Kensal Green, Kentish Town, Kilburn, Kingsbury, Marylebone, Mill Hill, Neasden, Park Royal, Primrose Hill, Queens Park, Queensbury, Regents Park, St. Johns Wood, Stonebridge, Swiss Cottage, Tufnell Park, Wembley Park, Willesden
more
South East London
Abbey Wood, Beckenham, Bermondsey, Blackheath, Brixton, Brockley, Camberwell, Charlton, Crystal Palace, Denmark Hill, Deptford, Dulwich, Eltham, Greenwich, Kennington, Kidbrooke, Lambeth, Lewisham,
Mottingham, New Cross, Newington, Norwood, Oval, Peckham, Shooters Hill, Sidcup, South Bank, Southwark, St Johns, Surrey Quays, Sydenham, Thamesmead, Vauxhall, Woolwich
more
South West London
Balham, Barnes, Battersea, Belgravia, Brixton, Brompton, Chelsea, Clapham, Colliers Wood, Earls Court, Fulham, Knightsbridge, Lambeth, Mitcham, Morden, Oval, Parsons Green, Pimlico, Putney, Richmond, Roehampton
South Kensington, Southfields, St James, Stockwell, Tooting, Vauxhall, Victoria, Wandsworth, Whitehall, Wimbledon
more
Five-Star Rated Ear Care Experts
Appointment Request
If unavailable, please send a text with the patients
name, age, postcode and treatment required.
Appointments are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
