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A 27-year-old female asked:
I have ringing/rushing in ears for years. i sometimes heart beat in ear when laying down. should i get a head scan? my doctor won't order mri or ct :(
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Dr. Ira Friedlanderanswered
Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience
Often symptoms of: the nature you describe are due to excessive ear wax. CT and MRI is not indicated. Ask your health care provider to make suggestions regarding how to safely clean out your ears.
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