Unilateral ear throbbing pain for a while, want to relieve need to clarify the cause of the pain, and then give medication, common causes are neuralgia, herpes zoster, otitis externa and so on. 1. Trigeminal neuralgia: patients with neuralgia problems are likely to experience such symptoms, which can be treated with medications such as carbamazepine and methylcobalamin under the guidance of a doctor. 2. Herpes zoster: the pain is caused by the varicella zoster virus that has invaded the nerves, and can be relieved by taking medicines such as Pregabalin and Gabapentin as prescribed by the doctor. 3. Otitis externa: use ichthyolite gauze to apply externally, and take acetaminophen and ibuprofen orally to relieve the pain. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time to improve the relevant examination, clear diagnosis, and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized medication and treatment.