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I've had an annoying pulsating sound in my right ear for months. it's driving me crazy. what is this?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Vascular/pulsating: Tinnitus- could be due to chronic middle ear infection, eustachian tube dysfunction, vascular tumor, hypertension, thyroid condition, anemia etc. Go see an ENT for a thorough evaluation. Check more info online.

Answered 6/10/2014

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