Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Mastoiditis?

(HealthDay News) -- When the mastoid bone in the skull becomes infected, it's called mastoiditis. Often it's triggered by an infection in the middle ear, and it's most common in children.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine mentions these symptoms that may indicate mastoiditis:

  • Fluid draining from the ear.
  • Pain or discomfort in the ear.
  • A fever, which may suddenly rise and get very high.
  • Headache.
  • Loss of hearing.
  • Reddening of the ear or the area behind it.
  • Swelling of the area behind the ear, which can make the ear protrude.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Watching the Super Bowl? Doctors Warn About Hidden Health Risks for Fans

    Seasonal Allergies Likely To Grow Worse Under Climate Change

    Holiday Tips To Keep Allergies and Asthma Under Control

    Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma

    UV Light Effective Against Indoor Allergens, Study Says

    Night Shift Associated With Asthma Risk In Women

    Digital Tool Potentially Predicts Childhood Asthma

    Monthly Injection Could Free People With Severe Asthma From Steroids

    Asthma More Common Among Kids Whose Moms Have Eating Disorders

    App Helps Asthma Patients Track Symptoms

    Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Back Under FDA Review

    52 Kids Have Died From Flu So Far This Season as Child Hospitalizations Rise

    Scientists' Push For a Universal Vaccine Takes a Key Step Forward

    Flu Season Starts Early in NYC as Cases Rise Fast

    They Spent Hours In A Room Full Of Flu Patients And Walked Out Healthy — Here's How