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What Causes Painful Swelling On The Top Of Head, Face And Ear?
I had some painful swelling on the top of my head, and on my face by my right ear. Over a three day period the two pains merged. Another two days has gone by and the swelling and pain seems to have moved to behind my ear. I didn t fall or bang my head. What could this be?
Fri, 21 Oct 2022
Hello,
You are having pain on the right side of the ear. It radiates to the face and top of the head. There is swelling and pain behind the ear. Swelling and pain behind the ear is indicative of ear infection, dental problems, TMJ syndrome, occipital neuralgia, ear wax impaction, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by an ENT to detect any ear infection like AOM, COM, wax impaction, etc.
Do not touch, scratch or pick. Infection if detected will be treated with antibiotics or ear drops. In case of wax impaction, ear wash will be done, a clinical procedure done by your treating doctor. You can take Combiflam or Naproxen, one SOS when needed. It will give relieve from pain and swelling.
If needed you will be referred to a dentist, to detect any dental problem or TMJ. You will be treated accordingly. You can take semi-solid food for a couple of days so that you do not hurt the soreness or swelling.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are having pain on the right side of the ear. It radiates to the face and top of the head. There is swelling and pain behind the ear. Swelling and pain behind the ear is indicative of ear infection, dental problems, TMJ syndrome, occipital neuralgia, ear wax impaction, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by an ENT to detect any ear infection like AOM, COM, wax impaction, etc.
Do not touch, scratch or pick. Infection if detected will be treated with antibiotics or ear drops. In case of wax impaction, ear wash will be done, a clinical procedure done by your treating doctor. You can take Combiflam or Naproxen, one SOS when needed. It will give relieve from pain and swelling.
If needed you will be referred to a dentist, to detect any dental problem or TMJ. You will be treated accordingly. You can take semi-solid food for a couple of days so that you do not hurt the soreness or swelling.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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