How to Manage Petrositis
Infections unfortunately are common place in today’s world. Some of these are mild and can go away with some light anti-biotic without causing any damage. There are, however, others that are more severe in nature and can leave a mark on people.
One such issue is the Petrositis which is the infection and inflammation of the Petrous Temporal Bone. This bone is connected to various small organs important to our hearing. An infection in this area not only affects hearing but can affect your eye sight and cause headaches as it must be properly managed.
Instructions
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Steroids
The inflammation can be decreased with the help of steroids. Only your doctor can prescribe those if he or she deems them fit for you and necessary for the situation. The decrease in inflammation is important and the symptoms related to the infection can also lessen with a reduced inflammation. Only take these if the doctor has prescribed them and never try to use them on your own. -
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Antibiotic Therapy
Having an aggressive antibiotic therapy can be very useful in managing Petrositis. The medications will remove the pathogens which are the cause of the infection in the first place. The therapy will help in eliminating various symptoms related to the infection. -
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Fluid Drainage
One can facilitate the drainage of fluids with the help of the transmastoid procedure. It helps in getting your hearing into a good condition. Very little risk is posed to the facial nerve during the procedure. Three surgical approaches can be adopted for this procedure to be done. As there is only a limited exposure in this procedure, the affected area cannot be removed altogether. -
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Surgical Approach
If the various treatments and procedures are unable to bear fruit, surgery may be the option to get rid of the issue altogether. The surgery is done under certain circumstances particularly when there is an accumulation of pus in the allied areas. Also, suitable candidates include those who are having serious complications of the cranial nerves and vascular vessels and patients with venous sinus thrombosis.
