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Why do i hear a drumming sound in my right ear when am laying on my side. it only happens in one ear. sometimes i think it responds to noises around m?

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Maybe deserves Dr.: On rare occasions hearing a sound in one ear only may suggest a problem in a blood vessel near the head.Please discuss with your dr.

Dr Altman and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 6/4/2016

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