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I have burning pain on the back side of my head causing my ear to hurt what could case this?

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Dr. Muhammad Arif answered

Headache: Some times, these symptoms are due to cervical spine nerve compression or facet joints arthritis. You have to consult a pain physician to be appropriately diagnosed and treated.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/18/2013

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A member asked:

I have burning pain on the back side of my head causing my ear to hurt what could case this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Muhammad Arif answered

Dr Ali agreed

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