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Mastoid bone looks swollen and its tender. hurts when i turn my head too? dr says no sign of infection. what else can it be please? 14 yr old female. no prior trauma to the area?

Q: mastoid bone looks swollen and its tender. hurts when i turn my head too? dr says no sign of infection. what else can it be please? 14 yr old female. no prior trauma to the area?

: If this girl has history of otitis media then mastoiditis can't be ruled out. At least she has been evaluated by a doctor. However, if symptoms persist or get worse in the next 72 hours, she needs to be reevaluated. Good luck.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

If this girl has history of otitis media then mastoiditis can't be ruled out. At least she has been evaluated by a doctor. However, if symptoms persist or get worse in the next 72 hours, she needs to be reevaluated. Good luck.

Dr Ward agreed

Answered 7/29/2023

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A member asked:

Mastoid bone looks swollen and its tender. hurts when i turn my head too? dr says no sign of infection. what else can it be please? 14 yr old female. no prior trauma to the area?

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Dr Ward agreed

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