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What could be the cause of my two year relentless pulsatile tinnitus. stops when pressing on neck. ?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

See ENT: Not usually related to pathology. Rarely pulsatile tinnitus can be caused by more serious problems like aneurysms. See ENT doc for exam/recommendations.

Answered 7/3/2015

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