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I'm getting short, sharp, burning feelings on the left side of my head above my left ear..

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Neuralgia: Sharp, stabbing, fleeting pains like that sound like neuralgia which is due to irritability or inflammation of superficial nerves in the scalp. This is not a serious problem and usually eventually clears without any specific treatment. See your Physician if symptoms persist or worsen or if sustained or frequent headaches occur.

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Answered 4/1/2019

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A member asked:

I'm getting short, sharp, burning feelings on the left side of my head above my left ear..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Pack and 2 doctors agreed

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