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Sudden pain attacks at the right side behind the ear area of the head. what could it be the cause of the pain?
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Mastoiditis?: That hard area just behind the ear is the Mastoid. It is possible to get infection there. Often this occurs after or in conjunction with an ear infection. The pain could also be muscular from spasm.
Answered 4/9/2018
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