Question 1

last night noticed a whooshing/pulsating noise in left ear. it's still here today but only noticeable when room.is silent. had a cold but okay now.

Accepted Answer

Pulsatile tinnitus: Fluid in the middle ear, eustachian tube dysfunction , ruptured ear drum among other causes can do this. Check this link. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319494.php

Question 2

i'm hearing like a pulsating noise in my ear, came out of no where ! it doesn't hurt just a little annoying ! i don't feel anxious or anything either.

Accepted Answer

You may need ENT exa: It is unlikely to be anything serious. it sounds like Tinitis. But you will need an ear examination from an ENT specialist if it persists beyond 2 weeks.

Question 3

is the pulsating noises in my ear (pulsatile tinnitus) something serious? should i see a physician for this noise i'm hearing

Accepted Answer

Pulsatile tinnitus: A number of health problems can cause the tinnitus. In many cases, an exact cause is never found. 
Rec.: see your gp or ENT for further investigation.

Question 4

can aggressive pulsating tittinitus make you feel like your ear is closing up and like there is something stuck in your ear?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Not usually.
Make sure these symptoms are assessed by an ENT doc.

Question 5

i've headache from yesterday , it comes and goes, it's at certain point in my head just above the rt ear, it's pulsating , is this dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Headache vs TA: This may be a variation of a headache and sounds as if it is migraine like. However it may be associated with a condition called temporal arteritis. This may require a blood work up and should be evaluated by your physician.

Question 6

when i do intense cardio exercises, i feel a sharp pulsating pain in right side neck, ear and head. disappear after 30min in repose, what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities.: The symptoms sound most likely migraine headaches triggered by exercise. It may be pain caused by muscular tension. These problems could also be due to a sudden increase in blood or abdominal pressure or may be heart problems. It is possibly you may be hyperventilating. Get an evaluation with your doctor while exercising. Until then, engage in less vigorous exercise.

Question 7

i have pulsating behind my right ear but not left but not painful?

Accepted Answer

Jugular vein: You may be feeling your jugular vein pulsating as it runs close to your ear.

Question 8

how long can i go with having a pulsating beat in my ears? it's been 7 months now. i got it back in jan. when i had bronchitis.

Accepted Answer

See otolaryngologist: It may be a clogged eustashian tube.
See an ENT specialist.

Question 9

i have pulsate tinnitus. the whooshing is so annoying and uncomfortable especially when its in my head as well as my ears. it gets worse when exercising. is there anything at all that can help treat this?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Consult an ear nose throat specialist (otolaryngologist) - ideally one that focuses primarily on the ears, to work with you on this.  Since your symptoms are worse with exercise it is probably due to the increase in blood pressure, so “maybe” a beta blocker could help (however this is only a hypothesis) treatment would be dependent on your baseline BP &amp; any other contributing factors.

Question 10

having a pulsating sound in my left ear when i lay down or bend forwards. ?

Accepted Answer

VERY COMMON: Since the heart lies on the left side of the body its "sounds" are easily TRANSMITTED to the left ear ESPECIALLY when you lie on that side!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

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Last night noticed a whooshing/pulsating noise in left ear. it's still here today but only noticeable when room.is silent. had a cold but okay now.

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I'm hearing like a pulsating noise in my ear, came out of no where ! it doesn't hurt just a little annoying ! i don't feel anxious or anything either.

A member asked:

Is the pulsating noises in my ear (pulsatile tinnitus) something serious? should i see a physician for this noise i'm hearing

A member asked:

Can aggressive pulsating tittinitus make you feel like your ear is closing up and like there is something stuck in your ear?

A member asked:

I've headache from yesterday , it comes and goes, it's at certain point in my head just above the rt ear, it's pulsating , is this dangerous?

A member asked:

When i do intense cardio exercises, i feel a sharp pulsating pain in right side neck, ear and head. disappear after 30min in repose, what can this be?

A member asked:

I have pulsating behind my right ear but not left but not painful?

A member asked:

How long can i go with having a pulsating beat in my ears? it's been 7 months now. i got it back in jan. when i had bronchitis.

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I have pulsate tinnitus. the whooshing is so annoying and uncomfortable especially when its in my head as well as my ears. it gets worse when exercising. is there anything at all that can help treat this?

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Having a pulsating sound in my left ear when i lay down or bend forwards. ?

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