Question 1

hi iv got a twich in my head on the right side above my ear ?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm: Muscle spasm of the temporalis muscle. Should be very transient. If persistent or involves other areas, see your MD.

Question 2

using glasses for 6 years, from last 5 years, there mild but ever-present stress or the right side above ear.i hav seen many docs, taken a lot of medicns?

Accepted Answer

Could be : As simple as adjusting the ear piece on the glasses correctly.

Question 3

sharp pain on left side head above ear?

Accepted Answer

Neuralgia: Such sharp,jabbing pains in that area are often due to neuralgia which is an irritable superficial nerve. This is more of a nuisance than anything serious and usually resolves without any specific treatment. However if symptoms persist or worsen, see your physician for evaluation.

Question 4

for the past 2 weeks i would have a pain in the right side of my head (above ear) and tingling that shoots down the entire right side of body. help???

Accepted Answer

Need: Full medical history and physical examination including neurological examination and possible radiologic examination

Question 5

i have a hard knot on right side about two inches above ear it's been there about 14 years hurts when i stress please help i did go about 10 years ago?

Accepted Answer

Its part of your: skull where muscles attach. These muscles go into spasm when you are stressed. That is why it hurts. Use ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain. I don't think it is anything to worry about.

Question 6

weird sensation inside my left side of head above ear, below temple. no pain.

Accepted Answer

Not sure: But could be from teeth-grinding.  If problem persists, contact your doctor or dentist.

Question 7

i have a bump on my left side above ear and it hurts and i cant even lay on that side. its small.

Accepted Answer

Lymph node?: This could be a lymph node, or it could be a small abscess. Over the internet, it is impossible to tell. See your doctor, who can examine it and give an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment. Hope this helps!

Question 8

i have a pain on right side of my head above my ear and a little back its soar when i touch it it also throbs a little been there two days now?

Accepted Answer

Pain above ear: May be infection, folliculitis,  and would go to urgent care /doctor/ER for evaluation and possible antibiotics.

Question 9

i have sharp shooting pains on the right side of my head it is above my ear and lasts about a second or two and  this occurs about 8 times a day?

Accepted Answer

See details: Then see a doctor and have the issue evaluated. Causes such as trigeminal neuralgia need to be considered.

Question 10

i have a indentation on the right side of my head 3 inches above my ear and one inch forward. the indent is about 3 inches long what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Need more onformatio: You shouyld have it checked as we need more information, as to when did you notice it, is there any past history of head trauma and if it is cuasing any symptoms like pain etc.And it needs visual examination to tell if anything needs to be done about it.

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Hi iv got a twich in my head on the right side above my ear ?

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Using glasses for 6 years, from last 5 years, there mild but ever-present stress or the right side above ear.i hav seen many docs, taken a lot of medicns?

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Sharp pain on left side head above ear?

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For the past 2 weeks i would have a pain in the right side of my head (above ear) and tingling that shoots down the entire right side of body. help???

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I have a hard knot on right side about two inches above ear it's been there about 14 years hurts when i stress please help i did go about 10 years ago?

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Weird sensation inside my left side of head above ear, below temple. no pain.

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I have a bump on my left side above ear and it hurts and i cant even lay on that side. its small.

A member asked:

I have a pain on right side of my head above my ear and a little back its soar when i touch it it also throbs a little been there two days now?

A member asked:

I have sharp shooting pains on the right side of my head it is above my ear and lasts about a second or two and this occurs about 8 times a day?

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I have a indentation on the right side of my head 3 inches above my ear and one inch forward. the indent is about 3 inches long what should i do?

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