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What are the most likely causes of intermittent pulsitile tinnitus in left ear. i hear it after exercise, and whith bending neck back and to the right?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Likely you are: hearing your own heart beat as a consequence of wax build up in your ears. Ask your primary health care professional to check it out.

Answered 10/25/2017

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