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Have had a ache / throbbing sharp pain come and go for a week in the back of my head by my ear. feel like it spread to ear and my ear is popped or numb. got a ct scan my sinuses 4 months ago would that show anything for the back my head? what is it?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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See your family doctor or an ENT doctor for a thorough exam.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 7/26/2022

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Maybe due to occipital neuralgia and your doctor visit can also examine your jaw to assess TMJ syndrome

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