Question 1

what can you do to address a throbbing pain behind your left ear?

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Many ways: First go to your primary care physician or ENT specialist for otology exam. If normal otology exam, i would go for  brain MRI to determine cause of posterior ear pain.

Question 2

lymph node behind left ear is hurting/throbbing and tender to touch. its been on and off for a few weeks now ever since i came back from yosemite?

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Need to examine: What you described suggests an infection and it would be prudent to see a doctor at your earliest for proper evaluation and treatment. It may require antibiotic treatment and/or incision and drainage.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

what could cause a throbbing pain in my head and buzzing in left ear?

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Prob not ear: It is possible your pain may be referred by something else such as your jaw or teeth. If your ear is ok then i would focus on your jaw as a cause. Soft diet, ice, antiinflammatory medications and see your dentist. It is rare for pain caused by the ear to come and go.

Question 4

on and off sharp throbbing pain in left ear , comes and goes very suddenly and not daily . what can this be ?

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Pain: You may have impacted wax I would let your physician see you to give you a definitive diagnosis

Question 5

i have a throbbing pain on the right side of my head associated with a lump that's  tender , haven't hit it, radiates to left ear feeling fullness.?

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See your doctor: These symptoms require a thorough evaluation to find out what's going on and what can be done for you.

Question 6

throbbing pain comes n goes in left temple head n back side,sometimes on right too,for a week.left ear blocks n pressure on neck.im so worried.weaknes?

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Evaluation!: Any time you have headaches associated with weakness you need to be evaluated. I would call your Family Doctor ASAP.

Question 7

sharp pain in lower left side on back of head while having an orgasm recently i have been experiencing a sharp, throbbing pain in the back of my head (lower left side...below the back of my left ear).  this only occurs during an orgasm, and goes away when

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There : There is such a thing as a "coital headache", that occurs during orgasm.  That said, the most reasonable thing, with any new headache or change in headache patterns, is to see your physician to rule out any serious cause of headaches.  Coital headache can be treated safely with medications.

Question 8

my left ear hurts right before i go to bed. it's a throbbing pain and it makes it hard to sleep. i have a cold at the moment, if that's it.

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Possible infection: If the pain is recent then it is probably infection of the ear canal or otitis media.If it is tender when you touch the ear canal opening then it probably is canal treated with antibiotic drops.  Suggest waiting a couple days taking advil and/or tylenol (acetaminophen) as most acute otitis resolve with antibiotics.  But if pain> 2 days, fever, hearing loss, or drainage then may need antibiotics.

Question 9

there is a spot on my head above my left ear and it hurts. it really hurts. i have no vision problems,  no balance problems. its a throbbing pain. i t?

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Painful scalp lesion: There a few possible causes of this painful scalp lesion. If it's raised, like a lump, it is most likely due to a skin infection or lymph node trying to fight a local infection. If the area is flat, I would imagine you are describing muscle tension in a localized spot of the scalp. 
See your doctor to have a hands-on and visual inspection of the problem area. I hope the problem resolves quickly.

Question 10

i had an onset of a sharp, throbbing pain in the concha of left ear and in a larger area 3 inches above left ear, 48 hoursago. there is no tooth pain and fever. what should i do?

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ENT: I recommend that your see your physician or an ear nose and throat specialist.  It does not sound like anything related to a dental problem and also unlikely related to tmj.

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What can you do to address a throbbing pain behind your left ear?

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Lymph node behind left ear is hurting/throbbing and tender to touch. its been on and off for a few weeks now ever since i came back from yosemite?

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What could cause a throbbing pain in my head and buzzing in left ear?

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On and off sharp throbbing pain in left ear , comes and goes very suddenly and not daily . what can this be ?

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I have a throbbing pain on the right side of my head associated with a lump that's tender , haven't hit it, radiates to left ear feeling fullness.?

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Throbbing pain comes n goes in left temple head n back side,sometimes on right too,for a week.left ear blocks n pressure on neck.im so worried.weaknes?

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Sharp pain in lower left side on back of head while having an orgasm recently i have been experiencing a sharp, throbbing pain in the back of my head (lower left side...below the back of my left ear). this only occurs during an orgasm, and goes away when

A member asked:

My left ear hurts right before i go to bed. it's a throbbing pain and it makes it hard to sleep. i have a cold at the moment, if that's it.

A member asked:

There is a spot on my head above my left ear and it hurts. it really hurts. i have no vision problems, no balance problems. its a throbbing pain. i t?

A member asked:

I had an onset of a sharp, throbbing pain in the concha of left ear and in a larger area 3 inches above left ear, 48 hoursago. there is no tooth pain and fever. what should i do?

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