Styloid process treatment

2025-09-11 05:41:52
Hello My styloid process scan is done.. right is 4.4 cm ..and left 4 cm ..Is there  any other treatment options besides surgery ...plz ans
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Surgery is the only option if styloid process is clinically palpable.
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Answered2025-09-11 10:53:46

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Surgery is the answer in such cases but can be managed with medicines also if you don't want to get surgery done.
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Consult ENT doctor.
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Would need to be on regular medicines if you don't want to opt for surgery.

Answered2025-09-11 10:38:03

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT. Your styloid process length being 4.4 cm on the right and 4 cm on the left suggests it is elongated. Normally, the styloid process is about 2.5–3 cm, so yours are enlarged, which can be associated with Eagle Syndrome.
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Non-surgical treatment 1 Pain Management 2 Steroid or Anesthetic Injections 3 Physical Therapy 4 Diet and Lifestyle Modifications 5 Acupuncture. Relaxation techniques or mindfulness therapy.

Answered2025-09-11 10:59:35

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