Headaches behind right ear

Question 1

For a whole day,have headache above & behind right ear. pressing area.causes the head ache too. i did sneeze 1x or 2x but no runny nose..what cause?

Answer

Headache: Hi, if you don't have nausea, vomiting, change in ur vision please just take Ibuprofen and that should make you feel better, if not please see a docto... Read More

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Check the TM joint: the ear bone is the temporal bone and the jaw joint is the TM joint. The bone behind the ear is the mastoid process of the temporal bone. Either biom... Read More

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Question 2

I'm having a headache behind my right ear for 4 months i have told my doctor but nothing gets done?

Answer

Mastoiditis: Do you have sinus or ear infections? If so you may have a mastoiditis. Maybe you should see an ear nost throat specialist.

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See a Neurologist: Pain behind the ear can come from mastoiditis but other causes include transverse/sigmoid sinus thrombosis, cervical spine disease, cervical dystonia.... Read More

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Question 3

What causes headache pain behind the right ear ?should i ask a doc for ears or head?

Answer

Sinusitis/neuralgia: Headache pain behind the ear could be a form or sinusitis called mastoiditis as in the inflammation of sinus in the mastoid bone that is behind the ea... Read More

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Question 4

I have a hard, swollen bone behind my right ear that has not gone away in two months. i have headaches and pain behind my right ear. what is it?

Answer

Pain behind ear: Many possibilities. You need to see your doctor to get examined to determine cause.

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Question 5

Pain at bass of skull behind right ear can't move or turn and now i have a headache on the whole right side of my head the pain is so bad i can't sit up?

Answer

Sounds: Like neck spasm. Apply warm compress, do gentle range of motion. If not better in 2-3 days see a doctor.

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Question 6

Hit on head 2 days ago by piece of metal, have awful headache/lump on head and just woken up with pain behind right ear below the bone. help?

Answer

Head trauma: Any head trauma needs to be taken seriously. Depending on how hard the trauma was, a fracture can occur and/or blood can pool quickly: local swelling ... Read More

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Question 7

I have non specific lymph nodes behind right ear. the dominent node has a short axis of .7cm. i have had severe headaches,dizziness,night sweats?

Answer

ENT doc: See ENT to assess lymph node. May or may not be "non-spedific" See regular MD about night sweats, dizziness.

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Question 8

Headache on right side, glands behind right ear hurts, jaw feels tensed, behind right eye hurts. whag is this?

Answer

Viral conjunctivitis: This is usually self limiting and lasts maybe 3 weeks. Doctors prescribe steroid/antibiotic eye drops. The steroid relieves inflammation. The anti... Read More

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Question 9

Lump behind right ear with (rare for me) frequent headaches and sore throat. lump doesnt hurt and is hard but i get a shooting pain in neck at times?

Answer

See your PCP: Some conditions like lump behind your ear require further assessment and your primary care doctor may schedule a follow-up appointment or refer you t... Read More

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Question 10

Hi i am a 37 year old female. my suture on my skull just behind right ear has grown to about 3/4 inch wide and my head hurts to even wash hair?

Answer

Skull suture: You must get an appointment to see your doctor again regarding ear growth (uncommon) and head pain. Hope all goes well!

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Headaches behind right ear

For a whole day,have headache above & behind right ear. pressing area.causes the head ache too. i did sneeze 1x or 2x but no runny nose..what cause?

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I'm having a headache behind my right ear for 4 months i have told my doctor but nothing gets done?

What causes headache pain behind the right ear ?should i ask a doc for ears or head?

I have a hard, swollen bone behind my right ear that has not gone away in two months. i have headaches and pain behind my right ear. what is it?

Pain at bass of skull behind right ear can't move or turn and now i have a headache on the whole right side of my head the pain is so bad i can't sit up?

Hit on head 2 days ago by piece of metal, have awful headache/lump on head and just woken up with pain behind right ear below the bone. help?

I have non specific lymph nodes behind right ear. the dominent node has a short axis of .7cm. i have had severe headaches,dizziness,night sweats?

Headache on right side, glands behind right ear hurts, jaw feels tensed, behind right eye hurts. whag is this?

Lump behind right ear with (rare for me) frequent headaches and sore throat. lump doesnt hurt and is hard but i get a shooting pain in neck at times?

Hi i am a 37 year old female. my suture on my skull just behind right ear has grown to about 3/4 inch wide and my head hurts to even wash hair?

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