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What Causes Sharp Pain On The Right Side Of The Head Behind The Ear?
My husband for about the last couple of weeks been getting a sharp pain headache on the back right side of my head behind the ear about 1 to 1/12 inch on my scalp. It just suddenly comes on and happens about lately at least 3 times a week and lasts for several hours sometimes all day. He takes 10 mgs Atrovastatin and 2 low dose asprin daily and 2000 mgs of vitamin D3 daily. It is very debilitating and I would like to know what may be causing this and should I be concerned thank you for you assistance. thank you Elaine
Fri, 2 Nov 2018
Hello,
Occipital neuralgia for example is a condition that may cause such symptoms.However, to get a correct diagnosis is necessary a medical evaluation and imaging such as MRI of the upper cervical spine.Treatment depends on the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho,
Neurologist, Surgical
Occipital neuralgia for example is a condition that may cause such symptoms.However, to get a correct diagnosis is necessary a medical evaluation and imaging such as MRI of the upper cervical spine.Treatment depends on the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho,
Neurologist, Surgical
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