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A member asked:

Diagnosed with left-sided mastoiditis in left ear. how serious is mastoiditis. i don't recall an ear infection?

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Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

Need to see your primary care or urgent care. Generally minor and easy to treat. If neglected can become serious

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Answered 6/16/2021

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