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How does pulsatile tinnitus and noise induced tinnitus differ in their sounds?is pulsatile more rhythmic wavy and noise induced is constant high pitch
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Tinnitus: Noise induced tinnitus is constant and high pitched. It is also associated with some degree of hearing loss. Pulsatile tinnitus feels like the heart is beating in the head. It is transmitted noise from blood vessels. It is not associated with hearing loss.
Answered 5/25/2015
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I agree with you: Tinnitus that is distinctly pulsing or is described as rushing, flowing, or humming is usually vascular in origin. Some people may notice a change in intensity of pulsing with physical activity or even a connection to their pulse. Noise induced tinnitus is typically higher pitched and constant.
Answered 7/18/2014
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