Question 1

how come i get a throbbing sound in my ear when i'm crying?

Accepted Answer

Throbbing in ears: The sound you are hearing is coming from blood vessels near the inner ear.

Question 2

i have thumping, throbbing, and whooshing sounds in my left ear.   my hearing is slightly affected.   i also have pain behind my ear and left side of my head, without any previous bump.

Accepted Answer

ENT: Need evaluation by ENT for blockage of Eustachian tubes or many other possible ear or sinus illnesses. May also need CT or MRI to evaluate pain behind ear. If you have sinus problems also need to inform physician of that.

Question 3

feels like h2o running out my ear when i tilt head.  i know it isn't tho. ears throb and pulsate and sound like the ocean&make me dizzy somtimes why?

Accepted Answer

Ear wax?: When was the last time you had your ears checked. Sometimes a buildup of ear wax can trap fluid (shower water etc). Thisw amy cause the symptoms you have described.
Good Luck

Question 4

been sick for a couple days ears blocked. earlier today i noticed anything audio sounds robotic. throbbing pain in ears. sensitive to noises. dr yorn?

Accepted Answer

Decongestant: If the decongestant is not helping and it has been more than a couple of days you will need to see a doctor, most likely your symptoms are self limited and should resolve on their own.

Question 5

my right ear is plugged and has a throbbing motor sound to it?

Accepted Answer

?Ear infection?: Symptoms of an ear infection can range from ear pain to sensation of a plugged ear.  The pain may be a throbbing pain and it can be accompanied by tinnitus, which is the perception of sound in the absence of an external stimulus.  It may be time to see a doctor.

Question 6

infected back ear cyst. decreased hearing throbbing vertigo & wooshing sound for 2 yrs. 300mg clindamycin& appt w/ ent. possible cholesteatoma?

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Cholesteatoma: Sara68 ~ no~ cholesteatoma are in the middle ear behind the eardrum. That cyst you are speaking of is in external canal. Please ask to see an  ENT surgeon as he can incise and drain it thanks

Question 7

aching, throbbing pain in feet and legs while sitting or standing. also hearing a really loud rushing water sound in both ears. ideas on what this is?

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus: I'm not sure what is causing the noise in your ears, but i don't think it is related to the issues in your legs.  Have those checked out by your doctor.  Feel better.

Question 8

i heard a crackling sound in my ear why is this?

Accepted Answer

Fluid in ears: Sometimes people get fluid trapped behind the eardrum that causes such crackling.  Sometimes it is related to allergies.  I have had it for years and cannot get rid of it.  If it bothers you, please visit your physician who can advise.

Question 9

what might be the cause of a rushing sound in my ear?

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus: Sounds in your ear or ears are called tinnitus. It can be associated with hearing loss but often the cause is not known. It is thought that the problem is usually not in the ear but in the part of the brain that senses sound, hearing a sound that is not there. It is reasonable to be assessed by an ENT specialist. For more information  and a promising treatment see http://neuromonics.com

Question 10

why is there a butterfly sound in my ear? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus : Please see your doc for an eval,to,determine if there is something impacted in the canal, or,if you have developed a sound condition called tinnitus.
Good luck

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Throbbing sound in my ear

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How come i get a throbbing sound in my ear when i'm crying?

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I have thumping, throbbing, and whooshing sounds in my left ear. my hearing is slightly affected. i also have pain behind my ear and left side of my head, without any previous bump.

A member asked:

Feels like h2o running out my ear when i tilt head. i know it isn't tho. ears throb and pulsate and sound like the ocean&make me dizzy somtimes why?

A member asked:

Been sick for a couple days ears blocked. earlier today i noticed anything audio sounds robotic. throbbing pain in ears. sensitive to noises. dr yorn?

A member asked:

My right ear is plugged and has a throbbing motor sound to it?

A member asked:

Infected back ear cyst. decreased hearing throbbing vertigo & wooshing sound for 2 yrs. 300mg clindamycin& appt w/ ent. possible cholesteatoma?

A member asked:

Aching, throbbing pain in feet and legs while sitting or standing. also hearing a really loud rushing water sound in both ears. ideas on what this is?

A member asked:

I heard a crackling sound in my ear why is this?

A member asked:

What might be the cause of a rushing sound in my ear?

A member asked:

Why is there a butterfly sound in my ear? what should i do?

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