Mastoiditis
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Mastoiditis is the inflammation of the mastoid process, the bone located behind the ear. It usually appears as a complication of a middle ear infection that spreads to this area.
Common symptoms:
- Pain, redness, or swelling behind the ear
- Fever and general malaise
- Discharge from the ear or decreased hearing
When to see a doctor? It is a good idea to seek evaluation when an ear infection does not improve and pain or swelling appears behind the ear, especially in children.
Which specialist treats it? The otolaryngologist is the doctor who evaluates mastoiditis; in the pediatric population, the pediatrician usually takes part in the initial guidance. When these signs appear, the most prudent thing is for a professional to review the ear in time.
Data on 147 doctors who treat mastoiditis
Which specialist treats mastoiditis?
Mastoiditis is diagnosed and treated by an ENT specialist (ear, nose, and throat). If you have pain behind the ear, fever, or swelling in that area following an ear infection, see this specialist right away. You can find ENT specialists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in mastoiditis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Luis Miguel Méndez Saucedo
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Frequently asked questions
What is mastoiditis?
Mastoiditis is the inflammation of the mastoid process, the bone located behind the ear. It usually appears as a complication of a middle ear infection that spreads to this area.
Which doctor treats mastoiditis?
Mastoiditis is diagnosed and treated by an ENT specialist (ear, nose, and throat). If you have pain behind the ear, fever, or swelling in that area following an ear infection, see this specialist right away. You can find ENT specialists near you through our directory.