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I had occasional stabbing pain at the right side of my head, a few inches above the ear, linking to the pain my right ear is experiencing. why?

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Dr. Troy Ross answered

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Ear infection?: What you describe sounds like an ear infection. It would be best to get an exam to figure out the diagnosis, but if you want to try to take care of this yourself try clearing your sinuses with a netti pot or antihistamines. That would open the tube that drains the ear.

Answered 4/19/2013

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A member asked:

I had occasional stabbing pain at the right side of my head, a few inches above the ear, linking to the pain my right ear is experiencing. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Troy Ross answered

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