
What Causes Stabbing Pain Behind The Left Ear?

Posted on
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
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Question : I am a 26 year old white male and just experienced a sharp stabbing pain behind my left ear which was accompanied by entire body tingling. lasted only seconds. Is this something I should have checked out?
Brief Answer:
"One off" event can be ignored.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details. Based on this, there is no need to worry. You can keep a watch. If the symptom recurs, then, you would need evaluation.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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"One off" event can be ignored.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details. Based on this, there is no need to worry. You can keep a watch. If the symptom recurs, then, you would need evaluation.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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