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What Causes Pain Behind Earlobe And Soft Area Of The Skull?

My 21 yo. son has a two week old pain behind his right earlobe in the soft area of area of his skull. It is more painful or noticeable when he walks. No bump present. Is breathing freely, does not hurt when he tips head down below waist. Ho history of any infection or bug bite. No fever. Says it feels more inside his head than on the skin. He has not taken anything for it. On no medications. Jaw does not click when he eats or talks. What do you think?
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Hi i did review your concern.
Such a pain can be due to mastoid ear infection.
i would recommend consulting a ENT doctor and get his ears evaluated and see if there is pus or abnormality in the tympanic membrane. A CT scan of head may be required if inside of the skull is to be examined and it may be warranted in this case to see if the pain is due a cause inside the skull like a blood clot or unwanted growth.
i hope this helps
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What Causes Pain Behind Earlobe And Soft Area Of The Skull?

Hi i did review your concern. Such a pain can be due to mastoid ear infection. i would recommend consulting a ENT doctor and get his ears evaluated and see if there is pus or abnormality in the tympanic membrane. A CT scan of head may be required if inside of the skull is to be examined and it may be warranted in this case to see if the pain is due a cause inside the skull like a blood clot or unwanted growth. i hope this helps Wish you all the best Thank your for choosing healthcaremagic.