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Every night when i lay down i hear what seem to be my heartbeat in my ear it is in only 1 ear is this a medical problem or is it normal it is annoying?
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Pulsation: You are most likely hearing or feeling an artery pulsating in or around your ear. This is more noticeable while lying on that ear. It is usually a nuisance rather than anything serious, but check your blood pressure just to make sure that it is not elevated.
Answered 12/4/2015
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