Mastoiditis
Introduction
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Mastoiditis is a serious bacterial infection that affects the mastoid bone behind the ear. It's more common in children.
Most people with mastoiditis recover quickly and have no complications as long asthe condition is diagnosed and treated quickly.
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Causes ofmastoiditis
The mastoid bone has a honeycomb-like structure that contains air spaces called mastoid cells. Mastoiditis can develop if the mastoid cells become infected or inflamed, often followinga persistent mi
Complications of mastoiditis
Although most people with mastoiditis don't experience serious complications, treatment isn't always easy and the infectionmay come back. If the mastoid bone isseverely infected and isn't removed, it
Diagnosing mastoiditis
Your GP will examine the inside of the ear with an otoscope (a device with a light and magnifying glass). If your GP thinks you have mastoiditis as a complication of a middle ear infection, they'll r
Introduction
Read about mastoiditis, a serious bacterial infection that affects the mastoid bone behind the ear.
Symptoms of mastoiditis
The symptoms of mastoiditis typically include: redness, tendernessand pain behind the ear swelling behind the ear that can cause it to stick out discharge from the ear a high temperature, irritab
Treating mastoiditis
Mastoiditis is a serious infection and should be diagnosed and treated quickly with antibiotics . You may need to go to hospital so antibiotics can be given directly into a vein through a drip. In s
When to get medical advice
Seeyour GPas soon as possible if you or your child have: any symptoms of mastoiditis an ear infection that doesn't clear up with treatment or is followed by new symptoms been diagnosed with mastoi
