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Periodically i have sharp, stabbing pain in front of my left ear. it only lasts a few seconds. what could be the cause?
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Some considerations would include a jaw or dental issue, and your dentist could evaluate these. This could represent the early presentation of trigeminal neuralgia, and far less likely, temporal arteritis. A neurology consult could be considered.
Answered 11/30/2022
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