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I have pain at the end of my head parallel to my right ear (a finger away rom my ear.. mostly at night?

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Temporomandibular: Temporomandibular joint dysfunction may be a cause of this discomfort. Do you grind your teeth while lying in bed? Is the joint area tender to touch? See your Physician if symptoms persist.

Answered 7/7/2014

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