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Are tension headaches associated with pain behind one or both ears?

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Dr. Alfredo Garcia answered

Tension headaches: Yes. Tension headaches usually the temples but the pain can radiate to to the area behind the ears.

Dr Sadighpour agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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