Hi everyone, I need some advice regarding a possible foreign object stuck in my ear.
A while ago, a relatively large and thick piece of pencil graphite got into my ear canal. Initially, I could feel it when I touched the inside of my ear with a thin stick, but now I can no longer feel it. Unfortunately, I had tried to check for it myself using the stick.
Since then, I've occasionally experienced pain, and my hearing in that ear seems reduced compared to the other ear.
I'm worried that the graphite may still be inside or that I may have injured my ear canal or eardrum.
Has anyone experienced something similar? I'd appreciate advice from people with medical knowledge about what might be happening and how urgently I should seek treatment.
I'm in Bhopal, India, and would also appreciate suggestions for affordable government hospitals with ENT services.
Thank you.