Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Have Herniated Discs In Neck And Pain In Mastoid Bones Behind Ears. Are They Related?
Question: My mastoid bones behind both ears hurt to touch. Don't seem inflammed. Have herniated discs in neck...could it be related?
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the mastoid bones is not likely to be related to the herniated discs in the neck. The pain is more likely to be associated with a middle ear problem. You can get yourself examined from an ENT specialist for a proper diagnosis.
If there is pain on touching or pressing these bones then an inflammatory cause is likely.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the mastoid bones is not likely to be related to the herniated discs in the neck. The pain is more likely to be associated with a middle ear problem. You can get yourself examined from an ENT specialist for a proper diagnosis.
If there is pain on touching or pressing these bones then an inflammatory cause is likely.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
