Question 1

dime-sized hard mass on mastoid process...has been present for 3+ weeks. not sure what it could be? a little sore at times when pressure applied. ?

Accepted Answer

Hard mass: It may be a lymph node, but evaluation by a doctor is necessary to establish an accurate diagnosis.

Question 2

what could be causing my left mastoid bone to start hurting since a week ago, though only when pressure is applied. i have no other symptoms of an ear infection. my mastoid bone also protrudes slightly in comparison to my right side?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: You may need  specific imaging of the area to clarify.

Question 3

can tight sternocleidomastoid.muscle make mastoid proces more prominent on one side. also have ear pressure and numbness on a cheek all same side

Accepted Answer

Yes: The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle inserts into the sternoclavicular area and then runs up into an insertion directly into the mastoid process Thus, if the SCM muscle is in spasm or tight, it will pull on the mastoid process likely causing inflammation and swelling. The masseter muscle in your cheek is also connected to the mastoid process, and, could tighten w/ hyperspasmodic activity in former

Question 4

can sternocleidomastoid muscle tightness make mastoids process more prominent than on the other side? also have ear pressure and slight cheek numbnes

Accepted Answer

I suppose: it is theoretically possible to get a so-called "tug lesion"(bone overgrowth at the tendon insertion) at the mastoid process due to long-standing, sustained abnormal muscle traction or dysfunction, but I have never seen it or heard of it in that location.  Most likely there is another reason for what you are feeling.

Question 5

is vision connected to blood pressure -- i.e. if i lower my blood pressure, might my vision improve ?

Accepted Answer

Not usually, unless: Your vision is only affected by extremely high blood pressure, when the effects of high BP affect the retinal vasculature ;/or optic nerve (malignant hypertension). Furthermore retinal blood vessels can be blocked causing loss of vision. Too low of BP usually causes people to feel faint ; pass out. Too low of BP has been thought to contribute to worsening of optic nerve blood flow. Goal bp: 115/70.

Question 6

for bp, is it healthier to actually have the proportion between the values of systolic and diastolic pressures to be a certain value? i.e. 120/80=1.5

Accepted Answer

Pulse pressure: is the term given to the numeric difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressures.A normal pulse pressure is 40...the difference between 120 and 80.Generally a pulse pressure greater than 40 mm Hg is abnormal.A pulse pressure lower than 40 may mean you have poor heart function; higher may indicate leaky valves or arteriorsclerosis/stiffness of aorta. Treating high blood pressure helps

Question 7

how to cure a pressure point?

Accepted Answer

Protection: Can be done with pillows/padding to remove the pressure sore spot from any weight bearing while being careful to not create a new one. Frequent repositioning, sometmes a protective dressing (like duoderm) can be applied. Wound care nurse consult can help. Plastic surgeon if severe.

Question 8

nlood pressure is 90/70 why so low?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Normal blood pressure is dependent on own's normal. If you don't have any dizziness or any symptoms limiting your daily activities, then this BP may be normal for you.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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Dime-sized hard mass on mastoid process...has been present for 3+ weeks. not sure what it could be? a little sore at times when pressure applied. ?

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What could be causing my left mastoid bone to start hurting since a week ago, though only when pressure is applied. i have no other symptoms of an ear infection. my mastoid bone also protrudes slightly in comparison to my right side?

A member asked:

Can tight sternocleidomastoid.muscle make mastoid proces more prominent on one side. also have ear pressure and numbness on a cheek all same side

A member asked:

Can sternocleidomastoid muscle tightness make mastoids process more prominent than on the other side? also have ear pressure and slight cheek numbnes

A member asked:

Is vision connected to blood pressure -- i.e. if i lower my blood pressure, might my vision improve ?

A member asked:

For bp, is it healthier to actually have the proportion between the values of systolic and diastolic pressures to be a certain value? i.e. 120/80=1.5

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How to cure a pressure point?

A member asked:

Nlood pressure is 90/70 why so low?

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Pain in mastoid area. what could it be?

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

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