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When i go to bed i can hear my heartbeat in my left ear. what does this mean?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Not uncommon: And usually not anything ti be concerned about provided there is irregularity to heart beat rhythm & BP is normal. If there still remains a question talk to your physician.

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Answered 12/17/2014

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I think there might be something wrong with my ears, I can hear okay from my right ear, but hearing from my left it sounds a lot more muffled. I keep hearing this buzzing sound in my left ear and sometimes my heartbeat. Should I go to my doctor?

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Why do I hear my heartbeat in my left ear??it started when i got hiccups but now im hearing it randomly its not often though?

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