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Is mastioditis always a medical emergency? ct showed near complete opacification in the right mastoid air cells. dr is going to put a tube in within a week. tried 3 antibiotics in the month prior.
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No: But, it is alway an urgent issue in order to prevent a brain abscess.
Answered 11/17/2013
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Mastoiditis : Yes mastoiditis is a medical emergency because of the close proximity of the mastoids to the brain. A break through into the brain can cause meningitis.
Answered 11/17/2013
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MASTOIDITIS: Emergency due to complication of otitis media involving the bone already.There are many good antibiotics that can help !ent knows how to treat it.
Answered 11/17/2013
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