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I had an ear ache about 4 days ago and now i'm getting quick sharp pains in my left temple and the back of head . i rarely get headaches. help?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See below: Any sinus congestion? Earache may have been part of URI including sinuses, which can cause referred pain to back of head. Try nasal irrigation with saline spray. If not being treated for high blood pressure, might add decongestant. Nsaid (advil/motrin/aleve/etc) can reduce pain & inflammation. If develop fever &/or purulent nasal discharge, see pcp for further evaluation.

Answered 6/10/2014

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