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Suggest Remedy For Sharp Pain Between Eyes And Ears
Question: Hi
I have a friend who is having sharp pain between her eye and ear... if one places fingers between eye and ear, in the "indentation" is where the pain is located.
I have a friend who is having sharp pain between her eye and ear... if one places fingers between eye and ear, in the "indentation" is where the pain is located.
Brief Answer:
Seems to be arthritis ( temparo mandibular joint).
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that your friend is having pain between eye and ear. I would like to ask if there is any difficulty in opening the mouth or chewing ?
Based on your clinical details, it appears to be temparo mandibular joint arthritis. I suggest you to follow these measures to overcome the pain.
1. Take over the counter tab. ibrufen 400mg twice daily after food.
2. Hot compression.
In case of persistence, you need to visit an ent surgeon to rule out other causes.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
Seems to be arthritis ( temparo mandibular joint).
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that your friend is having pain between eye and ear. I would like to ask if there is any difficulty in opening the mouth or chewing ?
Based on your clinical details, it appears to be temparo mandibular joint arthritis. I suggest you to follow these measures to overcome the pain.
1. Take over the counter tab. ibrufen 400mg twice daily after food.
2. Hot compression.
In case of persistence, you need to visit an ent surgeon to rule out other causes.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
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