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Diagnosed w/ acute mastoiditis. no ear pain, swelling, redness , fever. horrible headache. 10 days on antibiotic . 1 week after finishing headache back?

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Mastoiditis : Recommend you see an otolaryngologist (ENT) for detailed exam which will likely include hearing testing and ct of temporal bone if one has not been performed already.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2023

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A member asked:

Diagnosed w/ acute mastoiditis. no ear pain, swelling, redness , fever. horrible headache. 10 days on antibiotic . 1 week after finishing headache back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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