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I've been getting these severe head pain either on the side behind my ears or in my temple area. so far.. its sharp pain last 2-3 minutes hurts what to do?

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Could be a variety: Of problems such as tension headaches, temporal arteritis, and others. See your internist for a general examination.

Answered 1/11/2018

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A member asked:

I've been getting these severe head pain either on the side behind my ears or in my temple area. so far.. its sharp pain last 2-3 minutes hurts what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Otto Placik answered

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