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29 f 21 wk preg.pressing on r neck for pulse creates a whooshing pulse in r ear.not heard at all unless pressing neck for pulse.dr says fine no tests?

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Don't compress: You may have heard the old joke, " Hey doc, it hurts if I do this" and the doctor says " then don't do that!" When you compress the carotid atery, you create turbulence in the vessel. Since it runs close to you ear, you might hear a whooshing sound. It's nothing to be concerned about.

Answered 6/3/2016

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