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Can Problem In The Mastoid Bone Cause Sinus Problem And Itchy Ear?
Hi, I hv a problem of some mastoid bone air pockets filled with some matter, though my doctor tells me there is no. Infection in there. I had some chronic sinus problems last year, and previous years.
I hv bn having an itch behind the ear ... Can this come from the mastoid bone ?
I hv bn having an itch behind the ear ... Can this come from the mastoid bone ?
Tue, 27 Dec 2016
Though very less frequent but a neural pathology in middle ear and adjacent mastoid pathology may rarely cause itchy feeling. But pain, heaviness, decrease hearing are more obvious in mastoid effusions or any inflammation.
In this case a repeat mastoid imaging will help finding any subclinical mastoid air cell pathology.
In this case a repeat mastoid imaging will help finding any subclinical mastoid air cell pathology.
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