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Altered Shape Of Mastoid On One Side. Occasional Headaches. Need To Be Concerned?
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I noticed for a year now that my right mastoid's shape is different than my left one. When i feel my left mastoid it is smooth but my right one has a very rough surface with gaps in it. I was wondering is this an issue i should pay attention to? Also i noticed that the gaps seems to grow deeper every time i lack sleep and grow shallow again when i catch up on sleep. I have experienced little headaches but not much.
thanks
I noticed for a year now that my right mastoid's shape is different than my left one. When i feel my left mastoid it is smooth but my right one has a very rough surface with gaps in it. I was wondering is this an issue i should pay attention to? Also i noticed that the gaps seems to grow deeper every time i lack sleep and grow shallow again when i catch up on sleep. I have experienced little headaches but not much.
thanks
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
Hi,
Based on details one need to rule out R) mastoiditis, which can also produce occasional headache.
You may require ENT consultation , and CT temporal bones with brain to rule out structural lesion.
Hope this helps you
Regards
Based on details one need to rule out R) mastoiditis, which can also produce occasional headache.
You may require ENT consultation , and CT temporal bones with brain to rule out structural lesion.
Hope this helps you
Regards
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