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Having sharp pain between back of left ear & base of skull. does not seem muscular, painful to the touch, paired with headache...not a typical one. ?

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Dr. Timothy Beck answered

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Mastoid area: The area you described is where the mastoid air cells are. These air cells can become infected and cause discomfort much like a sinus infection. You need to be seen to determine if it this problem especially if you are having fevers.

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Answered 11/9/2020

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A member asked:

Having sharp pain between back of left ear & base of skull. does not seem muscular, painful to the touch, paired with headache...not a typical one. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Beck answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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