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Woke up and it feels like i was hit in back of the head (right side). now have a sharp pain that comes and goes behind my right ear. what can this be?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Headache: Your headache could be a tension, or migraine headache or other causes which can be better delineated with an exam and more questions. If you have nausea, problems with vision or any neurological signs, I would want you to seek help at your ER. How is your headache now?

Answered 1/10/2016

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A member asked:

Woke up and it feels like i was hit in back of the head (right side). now have a sharp pain that comes and goes behind my right ear. what can this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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