Do I Have Chronic Mastoiditis / Chronic Otits Media? Posted: 06-04-05 12:12pm
Just wondering how likely it is that I
have a form of chronic mastoiditis or
chronic otits media...
For around 8-10 years now I have been
experienceing the following symptoms in my
left ear in various levels of intensity:
sensation of blockage/fullness
pain within what feels like the ear canal
i have also experienced the occasional
tonsollith that apparently comes from
above my tonsils, toward the rear of the
nasal cavity.
Symptoms common to otitis media that are
abscent are that I do not
detect any loss of hearing.
Prior to the onset, my ears popped
regularly throughout the day, however,
following onset, only the right now pops
with any frequency, the
left often not popping for days at a
time.
Not knowing how to read a ct scan, I
cannot identify any features, however my
write-up indicates that no mastoid
abnormalities have been identified.
This scan was not high/enhanced
resolution.
It is apparent from the ct scan that my
left eustachian tube is a little more
'cramped' than my right.
Behind the eustacian tube there is a
cavity that I am assuming is the mastoid
cavity, which appears to be clear.
However, the cranial bone wall at one
particular point looks as if it has been,
or is likely to be, penetrable.
I have seen a variety of doctors, both
general practice and ent, and I seem to
get no joy/relief from any consultation so
far.
Should I be concerned, and/or does anyone
have any helpful advice in this situation?
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gemstone83x
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 57 Location: uk
Posted: 07-13-05 08:34am
Just remember, norelief, that the doctors
are the experts and if the scan looks
clear to them, you probably shouldnt worry
too much? Xx
Last edited by gemstone83x on 08-01-06 10:02am; edited 1 time in total
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NoRelief
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Australia
Thanks For the Reply Posted: 07-15-05 02:36am
Thank you for your reply, replies are
somewhat scant on this forum.
I was pretty sure that mastoiditis was not
the case, however, having been seeking
medical attention for this ongoing problem
for almost a decade, I was clutching at
straws.
I have not been experiencing any
noticeable hearing loss in any form and
this only serves to confuse me further as
to a cause and, thus, a remedy.
