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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Managing chronic mastoiditis involves a combination of medical and sometimes surgical treatments to control the infection and prevent complications. Here are the main approaches: 1. Antibiotics: Oral antibiotics are typically prescribed to manage the infection. In some cases, intravenous (IV) antibiRead more

    Managing chronic mastoiditis involves a combination of medical and sometimes surgical treatments to control the infection and prevent complications. Here are the main approaches:

    1. Antibiotics: Oral antibiotics are typically prescribed to manage the infection. In some cases, intravenous (IV) antibiotics may be necessary, especially if the infection is severe.

    2. Ear Drops: Antibiotic ear drops can help reduce the infection locally.

    3. Regular Ear Cleanings: Regular cleanings by a healthcare professional are essential to remove any debris and prevent further infection.
    4. Homoeopathic: Symptomatic Homoeopathic medicine.

    5. Surgery: If medical treatments are not effective, surgery may be required. Procedures such as mastoidectomy (removal of infected mastoid bone) or tympanoplasty (repair of the eardrum) can help eliminate the infection and restore normal ear function.

    6. Monitoring and Follow-Up: Regular follow-up appointments with an ENT specialist are crucial to monitor the condition and adjust treatment as needed.

    It’s important to address chronic mastoiditis promptly to avoid serious complications, such as hearing loss or the spread of infection to nearby structures.

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    There are two types of mastoiditis: acute mastoiditis and chronic mastoiditis. Acute mastoiditis is a bacterial infection that develops due to acute otitis media, which is an infection of the middle ear that causes acute inflammation and pain. It typically goes away within a month after treatment anRead more

    There are two types of mastoiditis: acute mastoiditis and chronic mastoiditis.

    Acute mastoiditis is a bacterial infection that develops due to acute otitis media, which is an infection of the middle ear that causes acute inflammation and pain. It typically goes away within a month after treatment and doesn’t come back.

    Chronic mastoiditis is a bacterial infection that causes chronic inflammation of the middle ear and discharge in the middle ear. It lasts a month or longer or comes back after antibiotic treatment.

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Chronic mastoiditis is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the mastoid bone located behind the ears. Symptoms of chronic mastoiditis include: - Persistent, throbbing ear pain - Drainage from the ear - Fever that may be high or suddenly increase - Headache - Hearing loss - Redness of thRead more

    Chronic mastoiditis is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the mastoid bone located behind the ears. Symptoms of chronic mastoiditis include:

    – Persistent, throbbing ear pain
    – Drainage from the ear
    – Fever that may be high or suddenly increase
    – Headache
    – Hearing loss
    – Redness of the ear or behind the ear
    – Swelling behind the ear that may cause the ear to stick out
    – Tiredness and irritability

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Mastoiditis is an infection of the mastoid bone located behind the ears. Symptoms of mastoiditis include ear pain, hearing loss, swelling behind the ear, redness behind the ear, fever, headache, irritability, lethargy, and drainage from the ear. If left untreated, mastoiditis may lead to complicatioRead more

    Mastoiditis is an infection of the mastoid bone located behind the ears. Symptoms of mastoiditis include ear pain, hearing loss, swelling behind the ear, redness behind the ear, fever, headache, irritability, lethargy, and drainage from the ear. If left untreated, mastoiditis may lead to complications such as:

    – Epidural abscess: a collection of pus outside the spinal cord and brain
    – Dizziness
    – Hearing loss
    – Sepsis: spreading of infection throughout the body
    – Meningitis: a bacterial infection of the meninges of the brain
    – Facial paralysis

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