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Small Pain That Comes And Goes Above The Ear On
Question: small pain that comes and goes above the ear on the right side of my head is not anything serious correct?
Brief Answer:
Some more details needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I want to know some more details. If the skin around ear is red or not.
Is the pain made worse while eating.
Havw you been having fever or elevated body temperature, ear discharge?
Have you been congested or blocked nose?
As you describe the pain it may be related to tempo mandibular articulacion problem.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Some more details needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I want to know some more details. If the skin around ear is red or not.
Is the pain made worse while eating.
Havw you been having fever or elevated body temperature, ear discharge?
Have you been congested or blocked nose?
As you describe the pain it may be related to tempo mandibular articulacion problem.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I have been having a ton of congestion. Nasal and chest as well as not being able to pop my ear.
Brief Answer:
Treating congestion will relieve the earache.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
It is more clear now.
The congestion you are having is causing the pain bear ear.
Treating the congestion will also relieve the earache.
You may need to take decongestants such pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine. Also rinse nose with saline water.
Using antihistamines such benadryl or citerizine for congestion will be helpful.
Treating congestion will relieve the earache.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
It is more clear now.
The congestion you are having is causing the pain bear ear.
Treating the congestion will also relieve the earache.
You may need to take decongestants such pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine. Also rinse nose with saline water.
Using antihistamines such benadryl or citerizine for congestion will be helpful.
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. Vaishalee Punj
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