A throbbing pain in the nerve behind the ear is most likely nerve pain, such as occipital neuralgia and greater auricular neuralgia. The site of this pain is distributed along the nerve distribution area, the nature of the pain is generally cone-like, cut-like, burning, discharge-like throbbing pain; pain in the absence of any precursor and triggering factors, sudden onset, sudden stop. The occurrence of this symptom may be related to the patient’s exertion, chronic inflammatory injury, local cold and pressure. Treatment is mainly symptomatic and pain relieving drugs such as ibuprofen and diclofenac can be used. The drugs used to treat neuralgia such as carbamazepine can also be used. At the same time, neurotrophic drugs such as vitamin B1, methylcobalamin can be used to relieve symptoms. If the patient has frequent episodes of nerve pain behind the ear, it is recommended that the patient seek timely medical treatment and reasonable diagnosis and treatment under the guidance of a professional physician.