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What Causes Pain Behind Left Ear Near The Base Of The Skull?
Hey,
I am 26 years old and since past 3 days I have been feeling this on and off pain behind my left ear near the base of the skull.
The pain is more obvious when im lying down or turning my head to the left. What could be the reason?
Thanks,
Sadiq Ansari
I am 26 years old and since past 3 days I have been feeling this on and off pain behind my left ear near the base of the skull.
The pain is more obvious when im lying down or turning my head to the left. What could be the reason?
Thanks,
Sadiq Ansari
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
Hi
This can be due to any infection in the ear or related parts like mastoiditis.
The pain is related to the infection due to the same radiation of the nervous innervation
Or can be due to local trauma & inflammation.
You can try with simplepainkillers like diclofenac or acelofenac ( if not allergic to it).
If pain is not reduced , please visit an ent surgeon, to role out for the exact problem.
All the best
Take care.
This can be due to any infection in the ear or related parts like mastoiditis.
The pain is related to the infection due to the same radiation of the nervous innervation
Or can be due to local trauma & inflammation.
You can try with simplepainkillers like diclofenac or acelofenac ( if not allergic to it).
If pain is not reduced , please visit an ent surgeon, to role out for the exact problem.
All the best
Take care.
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