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Mastoiditis is an infection of the mastoid bone of the skull. The mastoid is located just behind the outside ear. |
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Symptoms
Drainage from the ear; Ear pain or discomfort; Fever, may be high or suddenly increase; Headache; Hearing loss; Redne...
Causes
Mastoiditis is usually caused by a middle ear infection (acute otitis media. The infection may spread from the ear to...
Tests
An examination of the head may reveal signs of mastoiditis. The following tests may show an abnormality of the mastoi...
Treatments
Mastoiditis may be difficult to treat because medications may not reach deep enough into the mastoid bone. It may req...
Complications
Destruction of the mastoid bone; Dizziness or vertigo; Epidural abscess; Facial paralysis; Meningitis; Partial or com...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of mastoiditis. Call for an appointment with your health care pro...
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