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Does ostomastoiditis require treatment

2024-03-04 10:03:05
My mother (54) has bilateral ostomastoidits and has been recently having issue in hearing in one ear. Does this condition require treatment with medication?
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Kindly consult.depending upon the status of the ear the treatment has to be decided.early consultation can make her ear and hearing better.as the age advances there can be decrease in hearing.as an add-on otomastoiditis can lead to early loss of hearing.
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Answered2024-03-07 18:24:05

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Answered2024-03-05 05:15:49

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it depends on how much hearing loss she has, the condition of her ear drum, and the spread of infection. it may be treated with medications only, but depending on the above things, she might require surgery also.

Answered2024-03-04 11:42:11

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Depending on discharge and decrease hearing Treatment has been decided Otomastoiditis causes vary So do check her hearing loss And status of tympanic membrane If having discharge then treatment is required

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First ear has to be examined after that treatment can be decided

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Otomastoiditis requires treatment Ear has to be examined
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Physical consultation for evaluation

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Yes treatment is required depending on clinical condition.

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It depends on tympanic membrane,symptoms,and degree

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