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Appears to a bite behind left ear and i now have pain and numbness on ear and across back of head. taken motrin what else can i do?

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice. : Probably temporary but pain and numbness is worrisome. See your dr check it out. Certain spider bites can cause a neuropathy affecting the nerves on that side.

Answered 3/31/2013

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A member asked:

Appears to a bite behind left ear and i now have pain and numbness on ear and across back of head. taken motrin what else can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

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