Mastoiditis Learning Center
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Mastoiditis is an infection of the mastoid bone of the skull. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Ear pain or discomfort; Swelling behind ear, may cause ear to stick out; Redness of the ear or behind the ear; Fever,...
Causes
Mastoiditis is usually a consequence of a middle ear infection (acute otitis media. The infection may spread from the...
Tests
An examination of the head may indicate mastoiditis. A skull X-ray or head CT scan or CT of the ear may show an abnor...
Treatments
Mastoiditis may be difficult to treat because it is difficult for medications to reach deep enough into the mastoid b...
Complications
Partial or complete hearing loss; Destruction of the mastoid bone; Facial paralysis; Meningitis; Spread of infection ...
Prevention
Prompt and complete treatment of ear infections reduces the risk of developing mastoiditis.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate mastoiditis. Call for an appointment with your health care provid...
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