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Had sinus fluid in mastoids below ears over a month ago. if it became a cerebral abscess would i know by now?
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Mastoiditis: Yes. Very rare for mastoid air cell infections to spread to the brain. The symptoms of spread to the brain would include severe headaches, neck stiffness, light sensitivity and imbalance or vertigo.
Answered 12/6/2016
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