Answers to Headache behind left ear

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Headache behind left ear

I am 26 years old, for about 3 years now I occasionally been having severe pain behind my left ear, I don't know why, it causes pain in the left part of my head, but the most pain is behind the ear. Thanks for reading

Female | 25 years old
Complaint duration: 90 days
Medications: Ibuprofen
Conditions: None

August 02, 06:52 AM

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Assuming a normal L ear, and since the pain is occasional, things to explore include if a) the pain is noted during swallowing (glossopharyngeal neuralgia) and b) if the pain is related to eating food (parotid gland issues such as calculus, infection). Sans these causes, the only other issue is an impacted tooth. Doctors who can look into these issues are ENT surgeons and or oral surgeons.

Hope this helps.

Dr Avasarala

Jagannadha R. Avasarala, MD, PhD

Neurologist in Cape Girardeau, MO

Level: Contributor (5)

August 02, 04:26 PM

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Possible muscle spasm related to the functions of the jaw joint, TMJ

You need to be examined by your dentist or someone they recommend who can diagnosis your condition

David Goldstein, DDS

Dentist in Cincinnati, OH

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August 03, 06:57 PM

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The most common cause is a virus

Rest

Drink lots of water

Stay off popcorn , corn, chips, nuts, seeds, deep-fried or soicy and all food containing Argonne for 10 days

You will get better

Don Ha, LAc

Primary Care Physician in santa monica, CA

Level: Key Opinion Leader (282)

August 03, 04:07 PM

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The problem could be bony or soft tissue. It could be anatomic or infectious. Find a good ear, nose, and throat doctor. Otolaryngologist. Good luck!

Molly Maloof, MD

Functional Medicine in San Francisco, CA

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August 12, 01:14 AM

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Hope your pain is gone now. It depends, if entire left side of haed behind the year; if movements worsens, if it is tender to touch, if there is any discharge or follicle or something can you see; does the pain travel anywhere, or is it stationary; any hearing difficulty; did you injured your head?; So needs more to find out why you have these pains; Go see your primary family doctor, and he/she can get full history, evaluate fully your skin, ear and hearing test and full Neurological exam; then decide if you need blood tests, an MRI of brain to find cause inside head, See ENT (ear as a cause); if Skin infections treat accordingly; Hope this is helpful.