question-icon

What Causes Pain Behind The Ear Along With Pain In The Left Arm?

default
Posted on Fri, 21 Jul 2023
Question: Hi My husband has pain behind his left ear,says not a ear ache but similar, and hurts his left arm if stretches to reach something???
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It may due to neck muscle sprain or spasm.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

As per your history, he doesn't have an earache, but pain behind the ear along with pain in the left arm, I think its most probably due neck muscle sprain or spasm which may occur because of improper posture, improper sleeping position, cervical spondylosis, arthritis, injury to the neck.

Other causes of pain behind the ear is mastoiditis, referral pain due to dental caries. Kindly follow with detailed history.

If tab. Tylenol is ineffective, you can take tab. Metaxalone and diclofenac. Apply Diclofenac gel or spray locally. Do physiotherapy. Don't give much pressure neck. If it's because of spondylosis, then he may need neck traction.

You can do x-ray or MRI neck to rule out other conditions. Try to maintain proper posture while sitting and sleeping.

I think this will clarify your concerns.

Thank you.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale,
Family and general physician.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr.

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2011

Answered : 3845 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Pain Behind The Ear Along With Pain In The Left Arm?

Brief Answer: It may due to neck muscle sprain or spasm. Detailed Answer: Hello, As per your history, he doesn't have an earache, but pain behind the ear along with pain in the left arm, I think its most probably due neck muscle sprain or spasm which may occur because of improper posture, improper sleeping position, cervical spondylosis, arthritis, injury to the neck. Other causes of pain behind the ear is mastoiditis, referral pain due to dental caries. Kindly follow with detailed history. If tab. Tylenol is ineffective, you can take tab. Metaxalone and diclofenac. Apply Diclofenac gel or spray locally. Do physiotherapy. Don't give much pressure neck. If it's because of spondylosis, then he may need neck traction. You can do x-ray or MRI neck to rule out other conditions. Try to maintain proper posture while sitting and sleeping. I think this will clarify your concerns. Thank you. Take care. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale, Family and general physician.