 [ Symptoms ] my son is 18 yrs old and he bit the tip of his tongue and there is a slight deep cut and skin is still intacted what should i do about it thank you [ Disease ] sharp shooting pain behind the ear that is not continuous can be due to causes like occipital neuralgia other causes can be inflammation of facial nerve inflammation of mastoid also known as mastoiditis less commonly but jaw joint problems can be a cause consult a neurologist and get evaluated treatment can be advised once cause is ruled out as it will vary with the cause as of now take higher painkillers like tramadol if the pain is severe hope this helps regards