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Suggest Treatment For Shooting Pain In Ear
I am having shooting pains in my left ear at the edge of the ear lobe and in the bone behind the ear. Each pain lasts 1-2 seconds and doesn t seem provoked by touch or sound - just random. 2 days now. Large dose of paracetamol Stopped it overnight but it revived this morning. No redness or swelling in ear or lymph nodes.
Mon, 9 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of shooting pain in ear in bone behind ear, symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as cyst or a Sebaceous cysts . These sack-like lumps are made up of dead skin cells and oils produced by oil glands in the skin. It could be due to swollen lymph nodes as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may order certain tests like audiometry , tympanometry and do physical examination to rule out condition like lymphadenopathy . If a cyst becomes painful, it may be infected. Take proper rest. Try to avoid excessive use of mobile as it will put more pressure. Treatment may include antibiotics or removal of the cyst. For now give warm compresses to affected area .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of shooting pain in ear in bone behind ear, symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as cyst or a Sebaceous cysts . These sack-like lumps are made up of dead skin cells and oils produced by oil glands in the skin. It could be due to swollen lymph nodes as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may order certain tests like audiometry , tympanometry and do physical examination to rule out condition like lymphadenopathy . If a cyst becomes painful, it may be infected. Take proper rest. Try to avoid excessive use of mobile as it will put more pressure. Treatment may include antibiotics or removal of the cyst. For now give warm compresses to affected area .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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