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What Causes Severe Pain In Ear Along With Headaches?

I hv a headache on the left side of my head also when I touch the surface of my head is painful I hv this headache for around a week now I had this before but just for a day or two but this time is worse and longer I should mention this my left ear I get pain when I pull it it s a sharp pain it s not inside my ear it s like the pain is between my head and ear and the bone behind my ear is painful when I touch it
Wed, 16 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe pain in ear along with headaches. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like problem related to ear for example ear infection , meniere's disease , acoustic neuroma and other conditions like severe infection. Need not to worry. You should take proper rest , avoid bending forward and do not exert your body. Avoid touching or pricking ear with any sharp object. 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 antiemetic drugs , antibiotics , anti inflammatory.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain In Ear Along With Headaches?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe pain in ear along with headaches. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like problem related to ear for example ear infection , meniere s disease , acoustic neuroma and other conditions like severe infection. Need not to worry. You should take proper rest , avoid bending forward and do not exert your body. Avoid touching or pricking ear with any sharp object. 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 antiemetic drugs , antibiotics , anti inflammatory. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari