Middle ear mastoiditis is a more serious condition that can cause fever and hearing loss, but most have a better prognosis with treatment.
Mastoiditis of the middle ear can present with swelling of the skin of the mastoid area, pain on pressure, pus in the ear, hearing loss and nausea, vomiting, fever and other symptoms. It can also cause subperiosteal abscess behind the ear, purulent meningitis, facial nerve paralysis and other complications in serious conditions. It is relatively serious.
However, most middle ear mastoiditis has a good prognosis after timely and standardized treatment, and the symptoms can be relieved. Generally sufficient amount of penicillin and other drug treatment, or bacterial culture, drug sensitivity test to select a sufficient amount of sensitive antibiotics, intravenous administration. Improve local drainage, such as tympanotomy, mastoidectomy and other surgical treatment.
If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for diagnosis and treatment, so as to avoid delaying the condition. The use of specific drugs should be under the guidance of a doctor.