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My son is 16 and noticed a pulsing & pain behind the right ear, it occurs while weightlifting or masturbation. what is the cause?

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Hmmmm...: It seems strange to me that he would tell you that, but it might be a dilated blood vessel so he should tell his doctor about it.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 11/6/2014

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