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I feel like a beat inside my left ear comes for few moments since 2 days what's the cause?

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Dr. Martin Morell answered

Sometimes: A middle ear effusion (from allergies or infection) can transmit sounds neighboring blood vessels.

Answered 2/24/2014

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