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Is Soreness Behind The Ear Post Head Injury A Cause For Concern?
Question: 2 questions hope that's ok. Unrelated, but first one is very short.
- i hit my head quite hard today. Banged a door into the side/back of my head.
I am extremely sore behind/a bit over the ear, very tender to touch and when i move my eyebrows it hurts alot. No other symptoms. Is there a muscle or tendon there?
Second and the main question.
Background info - semi pro cyclist. 23 years old.
I have been battleling with a virus on the balance nerve, or they think its that. 4 out of my 5 balance organs itsent workning.
Had all test there is, MRIlumbar punture blood tests and so on.
Only thing they found was a white dot/space on left balance nerve, they thought it was a tumor. But had the scan looked at by some more qualified specialist who are sure its not a tumor but some kind of inflamation.
Its a mystery to the doctors i have been with, they dont know whats caused it, only thing they can say is its VERY rare both balance organs are not working, and all tests shows that. Besides MRI scan which only shows something on the left.
Genneraly i have had a lot of problems the last couple of years, infection wise. So im starting to wonder if there could be a connection.
Last 1,5 year i have had a pnenomia, an incidence of peracaditis and now this inflamation on the balance nerve.
Im known with asthma, and was in period of 12-16 weeks treated with Azytrhomyzin, because aparrently research shows it works on some kind of special asthma. And also helps the immune system supposely.
When i was taking it, i did not experince any infection at all. Phenomina and peracaditis was before. No i havent taken it for 3
Months and devolped this thing on the balance nerve.
Is this all just very back luck and a coincidence. Or could there be something going which can cause all of those problems? And that azythromozin helps with.
I have ofcourse been tested for various immune system disorders, and again everything looks normal.
Any thoughts?
Very frustrating.
Best wishes XXXXX
- i hit my head quite hard today. Banged a door into the side/back of my head.
I am extremely sore behind/a bit over the ear, very tender to touch and when i move my eyebrows it hurts alot. No other symptoms. Is there a muscle or tendon there?
Second and the main question.
Background info - semi pro cyclist. 23 years old.
I have been battleling with a virus on the balance nerve, or they think its that. 4 out of my 5 balance organs itsent workning.
Had all test there is, MRIlumbar punture blood tests and so on.
Only thing they found was a white dot/space on left balance nerve, they thought it was a tumor. But had the scan looked at by some more qualified specialist who are sure its not a tumor but some kind of inflamation.
Its a mystery to the doctors i have been with, they dont know whats caused it, only thing they can say is its VERY rare both balance organs are not working, and all tests shows that. Besides MRI scan which only shows something on the left.
Genneraly i have had a lot of problems the last couple of years, infection wise. So im starting to wonder if there could be a connection.
Last 1,5 year i have had a pnenomia, an incidence of peracaditis and now this inflamation on the balance nerve.
Im known with asthma, and was in period of 12-16 weeks treated with Azytrhomyzin, because aparrently research shows it works on some kind of special asthma. And also helps the immune system supposely.
When i was taking it, i did not experince any infection at all. Phenomina and peracaditis was before. No i havent taken it for 3
Months and devolped this thing on the balance nerve.
Is this all just very back luck and a coincidence. Or could there be something going which can cause all of those problems? And that azythromozin helps with.
I have ofcourse been tested for various immune system disorders, and again everything looks normal.
Any thoughts?
Very frustrating.
Best wishes XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Please Consult Neurosurgeon for Head Injury
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.
Question 1 :
i hit my head quite hard today. Banged a door into the side/back of my head.
I am extremely sore behind/a bit over the ear, very tender to touch and when i move my eyebrows it hurts alot. No other symptoms. Is there a muscle or tendon there?
Answer 1:
If you have pain / soreness behind the ear, you have to consult a Neurosurgeon for Evaluation. You may need a CT Brain
Question 2 :
I have been battleling with a virus on the balance nerve, or they think its that. 4 out of my 5 balance organs itsent workning.
Had all test there is, MRIlumbar punture blood tests and so on.
Answer 2 :
Is the problem only with balancing or with hearing as well
I would suggest that you undergo a test called Pure Tone Audiometry and Brain Stem Evoked Response Audiometry to know the level and extent of problem. This can be done under the guidance of your ENT Surgeon
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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Please Consult Neurosurgeon for Head Injury
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.
Question 1 :
i hit my head quite hard today. Banged a door into the side/back of my head.
I am extremely sore behind/a bit over the ear, very tender to touch and when i move my eyebrows it hurts alot. No other symptoms. Is there a muscle or tendon there?
Answer 1:
If you have pain / soreness behind the ear, you have to consult a Neurosurgeon for Evaluation. You may need a CT Brain
Question 2 :
I have been battleling with a virus on the balance nerve, or they think its that. 4 out of my 5 balance organs itsent workning.
Had all test there is, MRIlumbar punture blood tests and so on.
Answer 2 :
Is the problem only with balancing or with hearing as well
I would suggest that you undergo a test called Pure Tone Audiometry and Brain Stem Evoked Response Audiometry to know the level and extent of problem. This can be done under the guidance of your ENT Surgeon
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
No hearing problems only balance.
Regarding the head injury. I have no other symptoms only pain at the site/soreness. But couldent it just be the hit?
Do i really need a scan.
I just moved to spain, im from denmark. And i dont know the medical system down here.
If it was a serious head injury, wouldent something have happende now besidds the pain?
It is almost 24 hours ago
Regarding the head injury. I have no other symptoms only pain at the site/soreness. But couldent it just be the hit?
Do i really need a scan.
I just moved to spain, im from denmark. And i dont know the medical system down here.
If it was a serious head injury, wouldent something have happende now besidds the pain?
It is almost 24 hours ago
Brief Answer:
Please consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
If you have any of the following symptoms after head injury, you require a scan
1. Loss of Consciousness
2. Fits
3. Headache
4. Pain
5. Soreness
6. Giddiness
7. Double Vision
8. Blurring of Vision
9. Numbness
10. Weakness
11. Bleeding from Nose
12. Bleeding from Ears
13. Bleeding from throat
14. Vomiting
15. Dizziness
Hence I would recommend that you consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest
Regarding your Problems with balance, I would suggest that you undergo a test called Pure Tone Audiometry and Brain Stem Evoked Response Audiometry to know the level and extent of problem. This can be done under the guidance of your ENT Surgeon
Take Care
Please consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
If you have any of the following symptoms after head injury, you require a scan
1. Loss of Consciousness
2. Fits
3. Headache
4. Pain
5. Soreness
6. Giddiness
7. Double Vision
8. Blurring of Vision
9. Numbness
10. Weakness
11. Bleeding from Nose
12. Bleeding from Ears
13. Bleeding from throat
14. Vomiting
15. Dizziness
Hence I would recommend that you consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest
Regarding your Problems with balance, I would suggest that you undergo a test called Pure Tone Audiometry and Brain Stem Evoked Response Audiometry to know the level and extent of problem. This can be done under the guidance of your ENT Surgeon
Take Care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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