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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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Dr. Daniel Steffy answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: But, it is alway an urgent issue in order to prevent a brain abscess.

Answered 11/17/2013

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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.

Dr Liao agreed

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

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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A member asked:

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.

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Daniel Steffy answered

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Liao agreed

Dr. Nela Cordero answered

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