A member asked:

I keep hearing a thumping in both ears not at the same time theres no pain but im really paranoid and scared what could it be?

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Dr. John Ewald answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Carotid artery: It is possible the sound / thumping is from your carotid artery. The path the carotid artery takes to the brain goes through a bone "tunnel" in the skull. It is possible to "hear" the artery pulsations by bone conduction to the middle ear. I doubt this is a serious problem . See your health provider.Check your your blood pressure.Calm down.You are not in danger

Answered 1/7/2015

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