of the wrist, 1743, from Modern Latin carpalis, from carpus wrist (see carpus). Carpal tunnel syndrome attested by 1970, from carpal tunnel, the tunnel-like passage that carries nerves through the wrist.
The muscles around the eyes will be inflamed, putting pressure on the eyes and the brain cavity, which can lead to painful headaches. Symptoms of this disorder are typically more severe behind the left eye. Scleritis- This disorder commonly accompanies gout or rheumatoid arthritis. Scleritis causes the eyes to become inflamed and red, which can cause reoccurring bouts of pain.
Sinusitis/Sinus infections. The pain in the head that is sharp behind ears or behind eyes can be caused by sinusitis. Amid the varied types of sinusitis, sphenoid sinusitis usually causes pain sharp in the head from behind the eyes while others, such as ethmoid or frontal sinusitis can cause pain behind the eye or ear.