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I have a shooting pain in right ear, a sore throat on same side and the top of my scalp is extremely tender to touch. also a slight pain in neck below?

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Dr. Shahruq Sarela answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pain: It is possible you have otitis media, have a doctor check your inner ear canal for infection. If so start antibiotics like cipro (ciprofloxacin) otic drops for 1 week to 10 days.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 1/8/2016

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Depends on age: Depending on age, could be shingles/herpes zoster or viral infection. See MD asap, especially if start to get vesicles/ulcers on area.

Answered 1/22/2019

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A member asked:

I have a shooting pain in right ear, a sore throat on same side and the top of my scalp is extremely tender to touch. also a slight pain in neck below?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Shahruq Sarela answered

Dr Seibert agreed

Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

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