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What Causes Left-sided Pain In The Ear Radiating To The Arm?
Question: My husband has pain behind his left ear that travels down his left arm when he straightens his arm???
Brief Answer:
Can be muscle spasm or spondylosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The pain behind the ear that extends to the arm can be related to a muscle spasm or cervical spondylosis. In addition to mild pain killers, he can do a hot compress and apply a local analgesic gel. Avoid using a pillow and get oral muscle relaxants prescribed from a physician after an examination in case the pain persists.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Can be muscle spasm or spondylosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The pain behind the ear that extends to the arm can be related to a muscle spasm or cervical spondylosis. In addition to mild pain killers, he can do a hot compress and apply a local analgesic gel. Avoid using a pillow and get oral muscle relaxants prescribed from a physician after an examination in case the pain persists.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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