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What Causes Extreme Pain At The Base Of Skull Radiating To The Ear?

Multiple symptoms, pain, extreme fatigue, numbness, tingling and burning, muscle weakness, but now having electric current feeling pains that start at base of spine and shoot to base of skull and inner ear. What is causing this. Also blurry and double vision at times.
posted on Thu, 25 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear ,

As per your query you have extreme pain at the base of skull radiating to the ear . Well there can be many reasons for symptom you mention in query like abscess , sebaceous cysts , lymphadenopathy , acne mononucleosis , infected lipoma and mastoiditis . But in you case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to either sebaceous cysts , cervical spondylosis , occipital neuralgia or lymphadenopathy . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically to check tenderness and check if there is any lump , may order CT scan or x-ray . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory . For now apply warm compresses and take anti histamine like benadryl twice a day . Doctor may refer you to orthopedic surgeon for cervical problem or dentist for TMJ problem .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Extreme Pain At The Base Of Skull Radiating To The Ear?

Hi Dear , As per your query you have extreme pain at the base of skull radiating to the ear . Well there can be many reasons for symptom you mention in query like abscess , sebaceous cysts , lymphadenopathy , acne mononucleosis , infected lipoma and mastoiditis . But in you case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to either sebaceous cysts , cervical spondylosis , occipital neuralgia or lymphadenopathy . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically to check tenderness and check if there is any lump , may order CT scan or x-ray . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory . For now apply warm compresses and take anti histamine like benadryl twice a day . Doctor may refer you to orthopedic surgeon for cervical problem or dentist for TMJ problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari