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Suggest Treatment For Fluid In Mastoid Bone After Saccus Decompression Surgery

I had a saccus decompression operation on my left ear on July 31st 2014. Immediately following the surgery I had a csf leak from my brain through the grommet in my left ear and this lasted about 6 days. For the past month I have been very ill with vertigo attacks daily & constant pressure in my head so much so that I can t really lie down as it feels uncomfortable on the back of my head. I have also been suffering from a lot of head aches, I had an mri of my head on Tuesday & the Dr called to say that there is a lot of fluid in the mastoid bone following the surgery. Should I be worried & how would this be resolved? Thank you
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am happy to answer your queries. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you.

Question : Dr called to say that there is a lot of fluid in the mastoid bone following the surgery. Should I be worried & how would this be resolved?

Answer : If the Fluid is CSF, there is no need to worry. This will resolve by itself.
If the fluid is pus, you have to worry. You may have to consult the doctor again and he will have to remove that.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Fluid In Mastoid Bone After Saccus Decompression Surgery

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am happy to answer your queries. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you. Question : Dr called to say that there is a lot of fluid in the mastoid bone following the surgery. Should I be worried & how would this be resolved? Answer : If the Fluid is CSF, there is no need to worry. This will resolve by itself. If the fluid is pus, you have to worry. You may have to consult the doctor again and he will have to remove that. Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.