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Ear Pain And Ear Wax Removal

Ear Pain And Ear Wax Removal

Ear wax removal is necessary to maintain a healthy ear. Earwax is produced by glands in the ear canal. It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection from bacteria, fungi, insects, and water. Normally, the wax dries up and falls out of the ear, along with any trapped dust or debris. Everyone makes ear wax, but the amount and type are genetically determined just like hair color or height. Smaller or oddly shaped ear canals, as well as excessive ear wax may make it difficult for the naturally occurring wax to get out of the canal and lead to wax impactions.

Blockages in the ear canal, called impactions, occur when the ear wax gets pushed too far into the ear canal. This can occur when q-tips or other objects are used to remove outer wax and push the rest of the wax deeper into the ear canal. Impactions affect about 6% of people and are the most common of ear problems.

Symptoms of an Ear Wax Impaction Include:

  • Decreased hearing
  • Dizziness
  • Ear pain
  • Plugged or fullness sensation
  • Ringing in the ear
  • Itching or drainage from the ear canal

EAR PAIN CAUSES & SOLUTIONS

The ear shares nerves with other nearby structures including the face, eyes, jaw, teeth, and upper neck. Pain that feels as if it is in the ear may actually originate in another structure in the head or neck. This is called referred ear pain and is more common in older adults. Can wisdom teeth cause ear pain? Wisdom teeth causing ear pain is not uncommon as the teeth may cause some pressure to the ear. Other causes of ear pain include:
  • Diseases of the joints and muscles of the jaw (temporomandibular dysfunction or TM disorders)
  • Neck or cervical spine problems
  • Dental problems, such as impacted third molars (wisdom teeth) or dental infections in the upper back teeth
  • Other ear, nose, and throat infections. Examples are:
  • Sinusitis
  • Infection of the throat/pharyngitis
  • Infection of the voice box/laryngitis
  • Salivary gland infection
  • Inflammation of the blood vessels in the temple (giant cell arteritis)
  • Nerve problems such as trigeminal neuralgia, which affects the nerves of the face
  • Cancer of the head or neck
At JustWell Health Group we are glad to help you and treat any medical concerns you may have, including ear wax removal.

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Gerardo C. Perez, D.O​

Doctor

Born in Cuba, Dr. Perez immigrated to the United States as a young boy, settling in New Jersey with his family. He attended Long Island University and earned a Bachelor of Science, while majoring in both Biology and Chemistry. In 1984, Dr. Perez graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed his family practice residency at Southeastern Medical Center in Miami and received his board certification in Family Medicine. Shortly after starting his private practice in 1987, Dr. Perez qualified and passed his Geriatric Board exam, an area of medicine that had always interested him and one that he felt was under-represented in the community. His interest in treating the older patient population stems from the extensive size of his family and the many experiences he had as a young man with his older relatives. 

For the past 30 years, Dr. Perez has proudly served the Hialeah-Miami Lakes community with the best quality and personal care available. His approach remains the same, “Keep it simple, and don’t over medicate.” He is a strong believer in preventative care and feels that nutrition and exercise are the best forms of medication. He tries to set an example for his patients in the way he cares for his own health.

Dr. Perez has been married to his wife Madeline for 27 years and has three sons, whom he credits for keeping him young and on his toes. Dr. Perez has coached travel baseball for many years, loves to landscape and is a culinarian. His latest interest, and one that he says stimulates him both physically and mentally, is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Mayra Chanza

Administrator

Mayra has spent the last 12 years working alongside Dr. Perez and his team. As the office Administrator she oversees all day-to-day operations of the practice. From handling the coding and even being able to draw blood, Mayra ensures that proper patient care is met daily by all her staff.

When Mayra is not in the office, she loves being with her three children. They enjoy watching movies and TV shows together, as well as spending time at the beach. Her oldest daughter works as a Vet tech where they get to spend time with rescued animals at the clinic. Her youngest daughter is attending college and is studying to be a nurse. Her son is pursuing his passion of MMA fighting.

Yolanda Martinez

Patient Care Coordinator

Yolanda has spent the last seven years working with Dr. Perez and his team, but has over 11 years of experience in healthcare and the medical office setting. As a Patient Care Coordinator, Yolanda is the first person the patients see when they arrive to the office. In addition to dealing with patients in person and being the one to call all patients via phone, she serves as the liaison between her office and the hospitals and specialists. She is responsible for processing their insurance information, obtaining medical records when needed and making sure their medications are requested and filled.

Yolanda has been happily married for 35 years to the love of her life, Armando, and has two sons. She has a passion for cooking and gardening and loves to spend time with her family and their dog, Bella.

Jenniffer Farinas

Medical Assistant

Jenniffer is new to the team, but brings over 20 years medical experience to Dr. Perez and his office. As the Medical Assistant, she assists Dr. Perez with their patient’s vitals, handles all EKG’s and X-rays, but more importantly, she has mastered the art of phlebotomy, aka drawing blood, and is able to administer other doctor approved injections. Jenniffer is also responsible for contacting her patients with their lab and radiology appointments, as well as entering and maintaining up-to-date data on all patient demographics in the office’s medical records system. She also maintains all the office supplies and equipment that is needed to for patient care.

Jenniffer has been married for over 14 years. She has three children and one grandbaby. When she is not in the office, Jenniffer says running is her favorite daily cardio. She absolutely loves the ocean and enjoys boating and traveling to different islands.