mastoiditis

What to do if the organ of equilibrium is inflamed? | The organ of equilibrium

What to do if the organ of equilibrium is inflamed? If an inflammation of the vestibular organ or the vestibular nerve is suspected, for example due to excessive dizziness, nausea and vomiting, an ear, nose and throat doctor should be consulted. If this doctor confirms the suspicion, several therapeutic measures can be considered. First of … What to do if the organ of equilibrium is inflamed? | The organ of equilibrium

Failure of the equilibrium organ | The organ of equilibrium

Failure of the equilibrium organ The organ of balance (vestibular organ) is a tiny organ in the cochlea in our inner ear. At any given moment, this sensory organ receives information about the current position of our body and the direction in which we tilt our head. When we start to spin around in circles … Failure of the equilibrium organ | The organ of equilibrium

Mastoiditis Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Acute mastoiditis manifests as redness, swelling, and tenderness in the area behind the ear. It is often accompanied by ear pain, fever, and a discharge because it is a concomitant or secondary disease of otitis media. Like the latter, mastoiditis occurs mainly in children. The ear may protrude due to pus accumulation and abscess … Mastoiditis Causes and Treatment

Acute Otitis Media

Symptoms Acute otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear with local or systemic signs of inflammation and pus formation (fluid accumulation in the middle ear). It occurs primarily in infants and young children. Possible symptoms include: Earache Increased temperature, fever Hearing disorders Feeling of pressure Irritability, crying Digestive disorders: Lack of appetite, abdominal pain, … Acute Otitis Media

Middle Ear: Structure, Function & Diseases

More than almost any other organ in the human body, the middle ear boasts a rather complicated anatomy. Both its unique anatomy and its unusual location make the middle ear particularly susceptible to serious inflammation. What is the middle ear? Anatomical structure of the ear including the middle ear. The middle ear is located between … Middle Ear: Structure, Function & Diseases

Synonyms in a broader sense mastoiditis, mastoiditis, ear, otitis media Definiton Mastoiditis Mastoiditis is a purulent inflammation of the bony cells of the mastoid process, which are pneumatized, i.e. filled with air. These cells are connected to the tympanic cavity (Cavum tympani = part of the middle ear), which contains the ossicles. CauseEstablishment Mastoiditis is … Mastoiditis

SymptomsComplaints | Mastoiditis

SymptomsComplaints The symptoms of an inflammation of the middle ear (earache) do not subside, but persist or increase in intensity. Fever reoccurs and blood count changesChanges in laboratory values with an increase in the inflammation values of C-reactive protein (CRP), blood cell sedimentation rate (BSG increase) and white blood cells (leukocytosis) must be diagnosed. The … SymptomsComplaints | Mastoiditis

Diagnosis CT | Mastoiditis

Diagnosis CT For diagnosis and especially for preoperative imaging of mastoiditis a CT is the cranial tool of choice. Compared to conventional x-rays, CT offers a number of advantages in the treatment of mastoiditis. Dangerous intracranial complications, which occur when the inflammation breaks through into the skull, can be ruled out. By imaging all adjacent … Diagnosis CT | Mastoiditis

Complications | Mastoiditis

Complications Due to the destruction of the bones, it is possible that the ossicles are also destroyed and that the sound conduction and sound amplification function of the middle ear is considerably reduced: hearing loss may develop. The attackinflammation of the bony mastoid process (mastoiditis) can lead to the formation of a duct to the … Complications | Mastoiditis

Brain abscess

Definition A brain abscess is an encapsulated inflammation in the brain. The capsule consists of newly formed tissue (granulation tissue), which is naturally formed during the defence against pathogens and the healing process. In the capsule, the existing cells are destroyed and pus is formed. Due to the inflammatory process, fluid is stored in the … Brain abscess

Examination with CTMRT | Brain abscess

Examination with CTMRT A brain abscess can be easily distinguished from other diseases of the brain in CT (computed tomography) or MRT (magnetic resonance imaging). The imaging of the capsule is very impressive and can often be identified perfectly as a brain abscess. In the CT image, which is usually performed with a contrast medium, … Examination with CTMRT | Brain abscess

Consequential damages | Brain abscess

Consequential damages Since a brain abscess is a very invasive disease of the brain, 5-10% of patients die despite the best possible treatment. In particular, the increase in pressure in the skull can lead to life-threatening constrictions of the midbrain or the brain stem – both are parts of the brain that control vital processes. … Consequential damages | Brain abscess