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Is mastoid bone removal surgery painful?

During the mastoid bone removal surgery, you are under general anesthesia to prevent you from feeling pain or discomfort. However, it is normal to experience some soreness that could last up to two weeks after the surgery. Your doctor can prescribe you some painkillers to manage this discomfort. You must keep your ear dry during this healing period. 

In addition to post-surgery soreness, you may feel like your ear is blocked. This is because you will have packing in your ear during the healing process. During this time, it is normal to experience some blood spotting. It can easily be kept clean with a cotton wool dressing, but if you are concerned, contact your doctor. After about three weeks, your doctor will remove the packing.

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