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If i have mastoiditis or other infections will it affect my pregnancy?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Only if not treated: Infections in pregnancy need to be treated so that they don't spread. Your doctor will know what antibiotics are safe to take. It is important to take care of mom to protect baby.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/29/2022

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History of sinus infection/ear infections. New symptoms of mastoiditis, pain behind ear, hot red ear, went into ENT, everything checked out normal, was told TMJ "bad jaw joint". Woke up moisture in ear, and pain only in ear, hurts when exhaling.

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