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I had mastoidectomy. 12 weeks ago. discomfort. fullness in ear. some hearing loss, tinnitus , high pitch constant , adding 2 fatigue, normal? can b fix?

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Dr. Sanford Archer answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes: Most often after a mastoidectomy, dissolvable packing materials are place in the ear and need to be cleaned out by your ENT surgeon. You should have had at least 3 visits by now, if not than call to make an appointment for an exam. This can cause ringing and hearing problems.

Answered 6/10/2014

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