A burst of nerve pain at the root of the ear may be caused by occipital neuralgia, otitis externa, tympanitis and other diseases, which can be treated by medication and lifestyle improvement. 1. Occipital neuralgia: patients may have pain in the back of the head and the root of the ear, and the nature of the pain is mostly persistent dull pain with paroxysmal aggravation, or intermittent attacks. The pain is aggravated by head and neck activities, coughing and sneezing. 2. Otitis externa: Otitis externa is usually caused by damage to the skin of the external auditory canal and infection, which will cause a burst of pain at the root of the ear and other symptoms. You can use levofloxacin hydrochloride and other drugs for treatment, usually pay attention to keep the ears and the surrounding dry and clean, to avoid sewage into the ear caused by infection. 3. Tympanitis: mostly due to the tympanic membrane long-term inflammation, foreign body, corrosive drug damage or stimulation, viral infections, etc., can also lead to a burst of neurological pain at the root of the ear, you can use erythromycin, cefaclor and other drugs to relieve. At the same time, it is recommended that patients sleep with their head and neck elevated to reduce the congestion of the ear and prevent tympanitis. Nerve pain at the root of the ear can also be seen in other causes, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, clear the cause of the medication prescribed by the doctor, pay attention to daily care, and have discomfort in a timely manner.