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What Causes Headache And Pain Behind Right Ear?

I have had a headache for the past two days, (I never have anything wrong and just had a complete physical and eye exam last month) It is behind my right ear and its throbbing, pretty bad but not so to go to emergency, I have given up my two beers a day, 4 days ago and I am drinking water...
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of headache and pain behind right ear which seems to be due to enlargement of post auricular lymph nodes. It could be due to systemic conditions as well.

Need not to worry. I would suggest

- You should take proper rest .

- Avoid bending forward and do not exert your body.

- Avoid touching or pricking ear with any sharp object.

- Take acetaminophen for pain.

I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , examine with otoscope , CT scan and and balancing test. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory medications.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Headache And Pain Behind Right Ear?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of headache and pain behind right ear which seems to be due to enlargement of post auricular lymph nodes. It could be due to systemic conditions as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest - You should take proper rest . - Avoid bending forward and do not exert your body. - Avoid touching or pricking ear with any sharp object. - Take acetaminophen for pain. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , examine with otoscope , CT scan and and balancing test. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory medications. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari