I slept on my ear a few days ago and when I woke it felt kind of numb/tingly, like when you sleep on an arm or leg, and it hasn t really gone away. Also, this morning when I turned my neck in a certain angle I felt something behind my ear and I m not sure what it is. Will it go away or should I do something about it?
As per your query you have tingling sensation around ear after you slep on your ear . Well the symptoms you mention in query probably occurring due to nerve compression and muscle spasm . I would suggest you to give warm compresses to affected area and take muscle relaxant like orthodox MR . Also do some stretching exercise of neck give yourself proper rest . If condition doesn't get better in 2-3 days then consult orthopedic surgeon for propert examination and rule out causes like clot formation or tinnitus . Doctor may prescribe medicine like eperisone to increase blood supply and local steroid injection. Doctor may also recommend for physiotherapy .
Hope your concern has been resolved. get well soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Hi dear , As per your query you have tingling sensation around ear after you slep on your ear . Well the symptoms you mention in query probably occurring due to nerve compression and muscle spasm . I would suggest you to give warm compresses to affected area and take muscle relaxant like orthodox MR . Also do some stretching exercise of neck give yourself proper rest . If condition doesn t get better in 2-3 days then consult orthopedic surgeon for propert examination and rule out causes like clot formation or tinnitus . Doctor may prescribe medicine like eperisone to increase blood supply and local steroid injection. Doctor may also recommend for physiotherapy . Hope your concern has been resolved. get well soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari