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Is Mastoiditis Treated By Antibiotics Or By Iv?

i was diagnosed with mastoiditis along with vertigo in the emergency room and was given a 10 day prescription of omnicef. after coming home i read that mastoiditis is usually treated by iv antibiotics and now i am concerned that oral antibiotics wont be enough. it has been a little less then 48 hours since starting the antibiotic. when will i start feeling better
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They might have suspected mastoiditis for you not diagnosed you. So, trust your doctor and follow his advise and go for follow up again as per the advise. If your symptoms does not subside visit him at the earliest. Do not scratch your head by reading online data. All the best.
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Is Mastoiditis Treated By Antibiotics Or By Iv?

Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum They might have suspected mastoiditis for you not diagnosed you. So, trust your doctor and follow his advise and go for follow up again as per the advise. If your symptoms does not subside visit him at the earliest. Do not scratch your head by reading online data. All the best.