Question 1

Brief intense sharp pain in right earlobe. pain pulses, lasts  5 to 30 seconds.  twisting  head and neck to left sometimes helps. had this all my life

Accepted Answer

I would start with a ear, nose and throat specialist. This could be anything from a a tumor near the ear canal (ocoustic neuroma) to chronic otitus (an inflammation inside the middle ear). You might need an MRI or ct to start the diagnostic process. Sometime dental issues get referred to the ear, also.

Question 2

Intermittent and sharp earlobe pain in my right ear every 2-3 mins ?

Accepted Answer

If new, wait a few days. If longer, see ENT doc for evaluation.

Question 3

12 days amoxicllan 4 sinus and dizzy. now sharp deep pain in nook behind earlobe. used nettypot but no water came back out. still dizzy. water in ear?

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Pain behind the ear could be spread of infection to the mastoid air cells and you should be seen by your doctor who prescribed your current antibiotics.

Question 4

What causes sharp pain in your ear?

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Most common cause of non ear related ear pain is TMj. Can be a number of things, some minoir, some serious. Best place to start is ENT doc.

Question 5

Sharp pain behind my ear?

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Does it radiate?  Only one side?   Any facial symptoms?   If just behind left ear, could be ear infection, nerve pain as it is usually sharp, TMJ problem , or even trigrminal nerve problem.  Try rest, if progresses, seek eval.

Question 6

What is sharp pain behind the left ear?

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There are a set of lymph nodes that drain the scalp and the outer ear.... Or it could be an ear infection, or a scrape, or an ingrown hair... Have someone look at it to be sure.

Question 7

Sharp pain on left side head above ear?

Accepted Answer

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 8

What could cause or relieve pinna ear spasms (sharp pain)?

Accepted Answer

Numerous conditions and problems can cause outer ear pain. According to the university of illinois medical center, ear pain can range from mild to severe, and is usually caused by conditions of the outer or middle ear. 
Otitis externa(external ear infection).
Ear truma
ear canal blockage(wax).
The treatment is according to cause.

Question 9

What could a sharp pain on the head behind the ear indicate ?

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If the sharp pain is triggered by touching or wind blowing on the area it might be a neuralgia of the occipital or upper cervical nerves.  If it just happens without an inciting event and is very brief then it may be difficult to elucidate a cause.  Sometimes it can be from muscle spasms in the area.  If the pain becomes more constant or ear symptoms develop then see ent.

Question 10

When i wake up i have a sharp pain in the ear i slept on for about 5 minutes.

Accepted Answer

This could be TMJ syndrome due to grinding your teeth. Ask your dentist if he/she sees evidence of such. A night guard may be beneficial

Sharp pain in earlobe

Brief intense sharp pain in right earlobe. pain pulses, lasts 5 to 30 seconds. twisting head and neck to left sometimes helps. had this all my life

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Intermittent and sharp earlobe pain in my right ear every 2-3 mins ?

12 days amoxicllan 4 sinus and dizzy. now sharp deep pain in nook behind earlobe. used nettypot but no water came back out. still dizzy. water in ear?

What causes sharp pain in your ear?

Sharp pain behind my ear?

What is sharp pain behind the left ear?

Sharp pain on left side head above ear?

What could cause or relieve pinna ear spasms (sharp pain)?

What could a sharp pain on the head behind the ear indicate ?

When i wake up i have a sharp pain in the ear i slept on for about 5 minutes.

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