Question 1

i have a pain in my head behind my right ear it is like an electrical shock that comes from time to another what is it?

Accepted Answer

Nerve: A very quick electrical shock like pay is typical of a nerve pain, neuralgia.  Sometimes a serious problem is the reason for neuralgia, but that is fairly rare.  An old remedy is to make sure you keep your head warm, wear a cap and never go outside in the winter with your hair wet.

Question 2

i've got a headache in left part of my head just behind the ear, sreading down the neck.i have taken keflex for 6 days and it appeared time after time?

Accepted Answer

Nodes: you may cervical lymphadenitis due to an organism that is resistant to keflex. You may need to be examined by a physician and may need augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate)

Question 3

i have a soreness to my right ear to the touch of my neck behind the ear. when i elevate my head, the pain/ache intensifies.

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More info: Something is not right. Need a lot more information to begin to diagnose the problem. I do not know how old you are?  If it lasts more than 72 hours see a local physician for otoscope exam and treatment. If at any time you need to get medical care call 911 and go to ER if you have no other way to access medical care. Urgent care or a local doctor depending on your insurance. Pain is a warning.

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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?

Accepted 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 under skin (hematoma); under skull; in brain causing a concussion or worse. Ice lump and call your PCP asap.

Question 6

i had a tiny bump of the bone behind the ear. right ear. it painss little when touch. around if it there is redness and tenderness. all other thing is fine so far. i am not sure is it a mastoid or something else. 24 yrs old male. 2 days problem?

Accepted Answer

: Cyst, insect bite, pimple, etc. The possibilities are legion. If bump does not completely disappear in 2 weeks, or if it at any time worsens compared to its current status, see you GP or Urgent Care.

Question 7

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?

Accepted 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 doctor.
Ur headache could be just due to a tension headache.
Feel better soon.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Viral conjunctivitis: This is usually self limiting and lasts maybe 3 weeks.   Doctors prescribe steroid/antibiotic eye drops.  The steroid relieves inflammation.  The antibiotics have little effect  the drops do not shorten the length of the infection, but just make you feel a little more comfortable with it.

Question 9

i have a reoccurring headache on my right side. it's behind the ear. i can point to exact spot and painful to push ?

Accepted Answer

??Mastoid infection: That is the location of your mastoid sinues. Used to be a common infection but much less common since the advent of effective antibiotic treatment for sinusitis!!
I cannot recommend treatment on this platform but suggest you mention this possibility to your Primary Care Provider

Question 10

i am 19 years old and have had a headache for the past week it's the same spot. left side behind the ear. what could cause this? never had one before.

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Migraine: Migraine headaches are common at your age and can exhibit pain over the head and behind the ears. The exact cause is not known. For starters, you could try some self care strategies like warm compresses, massages, hot showers, relaxation, green tea.  Talk to your pcp or a neurologist.

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I've got a headache in left part of my head just behind the ear, sreading down the neck.i have taken keflex for 6 days and it appeared time after time?

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I have a soreness to my right ear to the touch of my neck behind the ear. when i elevate my head, the pain/ache intensifies.

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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?

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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?

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I had a tiny bump of the bone behind the ear. right ear. it painss little when touch. around if it there is redness and tenderness. all other thing is fine so far. i am not sure is it a mastoid or something else. 24 yrs old male. 2 days problem?

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

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I have a reoccurring headache on my right side. it's behind the ear. i can point to exact spot and painful to push ?

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I am 19 years old and have had a headache for the past week it's the same spot. left side behind the ear. what could cause this? never had one before.

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