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Sharp Pain Just Behind Right Ear At The Bottom Of Skull
I am getting a sharp pain just behind my right ear at the bottom of my skull. It almost feels like a nerve that is having spasms and is quite painful when it occurs. Only lasts a second but is reoccurring. It feels warm not warm to touch but a warm sensation. I have had it for a few days
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
Hello
You maybe having what is called as sternocliedomastoid tendinitis , which is basically an inflammation of the muscle which inserts behind your ear.
Please dont worry, this can happen in abnormal positioning while sleeping , you may need some pain killers for the pain!
I would also like you to do some hot fomentation with warm water bottle and not to strain your neck!
Thanks
You maybe having what is called as sternocliedomastoid tendinitis , which is basically an inflammation of the muscle which inserts behind your ear.
Please dont worry, this can happen in abnormal positioning while sleeping , you may need some pain killers for the pain!
I would also like you to do some hot fomentation with warm water bottle and not to strain your neck!
Thanks
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