Question 1

pain in mastoid area. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor.  A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests.  Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

Question 2

what to do if i have a mastoid. have any of you heard of it?

Accepted Answer

The mastoid is: A normal part of the human anatomy. If you are asking what to do if you have mastoiditis, you will need to see an otolaryngologist or otologist.

Question 3

what should i do if i choke on something while driving? hypothetically

Accepted Answer

Pull off the: road.  Use the steering wheel to give yourself a modified Heimlich maneuver if needed. Press 911 on your cell phone if you continue to choke.

Question 4

why do people blackout while driving?

Accepted Answer

Why could blackout: Anything that might cause loss of consciousness or blood flow to brain could cause.  Seizure, fainting, falling asleep, among the most common reasons.

Question 5

real bad anxiety, when driving to work?

Accepted Answer

Driving Anxiety: Is your anxiety while driving only when going to work? Is it that your job makes you anxious, the traffic, inconsiderate drivers, or fear of being late? You may need to talk this out with a psychologist, but if you leave home a half our earlier you'll give yourself plenty of time to get there no matter what the traffic or weather and many of your potential concerns are eliminated.

Question 6

why would my wife blackout while driving?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: There are many causes for people losing consciousness from low blood sugar, to low blood pressure, to an irregular heart rhythm to seizures among others. Blacking out while driving is very serious and should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 7

how to know if i need glasses for driving?

Accepted Answer

Check clarity: Compare your vision in the car looking at road signs and licenses and see if yours is the same as someone next to you who knows they have good vision.  If they can see smaller and more distant things than you do, then you might need eyeglasses.

Question 8

why i feel dizziness  only wen im driving??

Accepted Answer

Dizzy when driving: Check  thyroid, blood sugar  CBC, MRI of brain (check for MS), check for nystagmus(oscillating  eyes),  get EKG echocardiogram, carotid ultrasound   ,also get your eyes checked by for vision by developmental optometrist for other visual abnormalities that affect vision. Since you are dizzy when driving would not drive as that is a risk to self and others but would get a thorough work up, F/U w/ MD

Question 9

how can i stay awake while driving at night?

Accepted Answer

Rest and stimulation: First be sure you are rested and not tired.  Second, keep your mind active.  Listen to stimulating music or radio shows.  You may also need to periodicly stop and do some physical exercise, such as streching or walking around the cat.

Question 10

what can be done for chronic mastoid sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

Mastoid: See ENT, Have CT scan of mastoids, surgical procedure may be indicated depending on findings and symptoms.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Mastoid pain when driving

A member asked:

Pain in mastoid area. what could it be?

A member asked:

What to do if i have a mastoid. have any of you heard of it?

A member asked:

What should i do if i choke on something while driving? hypothetically

A member asked:

Why do people blackout while driving?

A member asked:

Real bad anxiety, when driving to work?

A member asked:

Why would my wife blackout while driving?

A member asked:

How to know if i need glasses for driving?

A member asked:

Why i feel dizziness only wen im driving??

A member asked:

How can i stay awake while driving at night?

A member asked:

What can be done for chronic mastoid sinusitis?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?