Headache and neuralgia above the ear may be related to neuropathic headache, cervical spondylosis and postherpetic neuralgia.
1. Neurogenic headache: if the patient is too emotional, strenuous exercise or insomnia for a long time, it can induce neurogenic headache, resulting in headache and neuralgia above the ear.
2. Cervical spondylosis: if the patient suffers from cervical spondylosis, but also a long time low head work or look at the computer, will give the cervical spine part of the nerve to bring compression and pain, involving the occipital nerve, the ear big, ear small nerve, there can be a headache above the ear neuralgia symptoms, but also can appear in the neck stiffness, numbness of the upper limbs and other symptoms.
3. Post-herpetic neuralgia: If the skin above the ear is infected with herpes zoster, headache and neuralgia symptoms can occur in the area, and herpes can be seen on the local skin.
When the patient appears above the ear headache neuralgia, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital in time for relevant examination, and according to the results of the examination for treatment.