Child Put Something in Their Nose or Ear: A Parent’s Guide for London & Essex It can happen in seconds. A toddler is playing with beads, a small toy, a pea, a piece of tissue, a rubber, a seed, a button battery or a magnet. Suddenly, they say something feels funny — or you notice a blocked nostril, ear discomfort, crying, discharge or a bad smell. For many parents, the first instinct is to try to pull it out. That is understandable, but it can sometimes make things worse. If your child has something stuck firmly in their nose or ear, it is usually safer not to poke around at home. Attempts with tweezers, cotton buds, hair clips or fingers may push the object deeper, cause bleeding, damage the ear canal or make removal more difficult. Mr Gaurav Kumar, Consultant ENT Surgeon, assesses children with ear, nose and throat concerns from London, East London, Brentwood, Romford, Ilford, Redbridge, Chelmsford and wider Essex. This guide explains what parents should do, what to avoid,...
Is a Cholesteatoma Life-Threatening? Understanding the Risks and Modern Treatment in East London, Brentwood and Essex Receiving a medical diagnosis that sounds complex can be deeply unsettling. If you or a loved one has been told you might have a cholesteatoma , it is completely natural to feel a sudden wave of panic and find yourself asking the ultimate question: Is this life-threatening? Many adults across East London, Brentwood and Essex spend months trying to ignore a persistent, foul-smelling discharge from one ear or a gradual loss of hearing. You might find yourself constantly cleaning your ear during your daily commute along the A406 (North Circular) or feeling an internal sense of dread when standard ear drops from a pharmacy in Redbridge fail to stop the fluid. It is crucial to validate these anxieties. While a cholesteatoma is completely non-cancerous, it is a progressive condition that requires expert care to prevent serious structural complications. Anatomy and Path...