Question 1

has anyone treated mastoiditis?

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Yes and why?: Acute mastoiditis are not uncommon in young children. Chronic mastoiditis are more common in older children and adults. See an ENT doctor for work up and treatment.

Question 2

what are the tests for mastoiditis?

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CT scan: If there is not clear cut swelling behind the ear, then ct scan is the best way to diagnose mastoiditis.  Cloudy mastoid cells on ct is not mastoiditis, that is just an ear infection.  If there is breakdown of the tiny air sacs of the mastoid bone on ct, then the diagnosis of mastoiditis is correct.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of mastoiditis?

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Look to the ear: Acute mastoiditis has fever, ear pain, tenderness behind the ear, and the ear may even stick out more than it normally does.

Chronic mastoiditis shows with drainage which persists despite common treatments.  

See your ear doctor for chronic but get immediate care for an acute case as it may need urgent surgery.

Question 4

what are some signs that i may have mastoiditis?

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See below: Acute mastoiditis is usually accompanied by middle ear infection.  In the early stages there is hearing loss, ear pain and fever. Later swelling, redness and tenderness develop over the mastoid bone behind the ear.

Question 5

what do i do for chronic mastoiditis pain?

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See ENT: Consult with an ENT to determine the cause of mastoiditis.   A ct scan probably will be required.  Also do you have any medical issues that can compromise your immune system, like diabetes, or on chronic steroids?  Get treated asap my an ent.

Question 6

i'm just getting over mastoiditis,sometimes i get random pains in my head but otherwise i feel fine.anything i should watch out for just in case?

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MASTOIDITIS: MASTOIDITIS IS DIFFICULT TO TREAT:  you should rest irrigate sinuses with saline/take a nasal spray like Nasonex (mometasone) and finish a 2-3week course of antibiotics ie bactrim/augmentin /cipro. avoid abrupt changes in pressure. Ie flying/scuba/swimming if diving or snorkeling is undertaken. These activities may increase risk of worsening MASTOIDITIS/SINUSITIS/OTITIS. Monitor for fever and recheck CT

Question 7

i was diagnosed with acute mastoiditis.just moved so no primary.any suggestions on how to see a dr quickly for a follow up?i don't know what to do.

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Rx. for Mastoiditis: Need appointment with ENT MD . Contact local teaching hospital and find someone on call.

Question 8

mastoiditis or bacterial meningiti, s which is more dangerous?

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meningitis: One of the worst complications from mastoiditis is meningitis, which can be lethal.

Question 9

what is mastoiditis?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Mastoiditis is a bacterial infection of the mastoid bone. The mastoid bone, sits behind the ear.  Middle ear infections can lead to mastoiditis.

Question 10

does mastoiditis recur?

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Possible: Yes it can recur.   Any infection in the body has the potential to reoccur.   Please have your doctor evaluate you if there are any signs of pain, swelling, redness, warmness, fever or chills.

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