Hello, thank you for sharing the photo and detailed description . I can understand how disturbing and worrying this kind of pain can be. Let me explain in detail so you feel reassured and know the right next steps.
From your description pain at the base of the skull/behind the right ear that sometimes shoots upward, along with throbbing below the right lower wisdom tooth the most likely cause is a dental problem (wisdom tooth infection or dental abscess). Dental issues often give referred pain toward the ear, jaw, and neck. The small lump you pointed out could be a tender lymph node reacting to the infection.
Other possible causes (less likely in your case but important to mention) include:
Occipital neuralgia or nerve irritation (causing shooting pain at the back of the head).
Cervical muscle spasm/strain.
Ear or mastoid-related inflammation (usually with fever, ear discharge, or swelling).
Red flags â seek urgent care if: swelling of the face/neck rapidly increases, you develop fever, difficulty in opening your mouth, trouble swallowing, speaking, or breathing. In such cases, please go to the nearest emergency/dental/ENT center immediately.
Book a dental check-up with X-ray (OPG/periapical) as soon as possible â this will confirm if your wisdom tooth is the culprit.
For pain relief (if you have no allergy/contraindication):
Do warm salt-water gargles 3â4 times a day to reduce gum inflammation.
Apply a cold compress outside the cheek for throbbing pain.
Avoid chewing hard foods on the painful side. Keep yourself hydrated and take soft foods.
In homeopathy, remedies like Belladonna, Hepar sulph, Merc sol, or Silicea are sometimes indicated for dental pain with swelling or throbbing â but the exact prescription depends on your full case details, so an individualized consultation is best before starting.
My advice: Please donât delay, as dental infections can worsen if left untreated. With proper care, the pain will settle and the root cause can be treated safely.
If youâd like, you can book an appointment with me for detailed case-taking and guidance. I will help you with both homeopathic management for pain and healing, and also guide you if dental/ENT intervention is required.
Clinic: Health Global Homoeopathy, Bangalore,vijayanagar
Regards
Dr Jyoti Kadkol
Answered2025-09-23 13:43:26
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