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A member asked:

Do we need to see a doctor if my husband can feel his heartbeat through his ears? he has been having tightness in chest and and hear his heartbeat.

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Absolutely: Tightness in the chest is a very serious symptom. Head to the nearest er now.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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