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Mastoiditis
A condition in which the mastoid bone, located behind the ear, becomes infected.
Is a type of:Ear disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Ear, Head
Medications
Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Mastoiditis
Procedures
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Surgery
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