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Hi, since a week ago, i noticed that i can hear a beat sound (like a fast heart rate) when i am in bed with my ear on the pillow. seems to be a faster beat than my heart rate and i stop hearing it as soon as i change the position of my head. thank?

Q: hi, since a week ago, i noticed that i can hear a beat sound (like a fast heart rate) when i am in bed with my ear on the pillow. seems to be a faster beat than my heart rate and i stop hearing it as soon as i change the position of my head. thank?

: What you experienced is normal. If it bothers you, keep your ear off the pillow.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

What you experienced is normal. If it bothers you, keep your ear off the pillow.

Answered 2/7/2023

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A member asked:

Hi, since a week ago, i noticed that i can hear a beat sound (like a fast heart rate) when i am in bed with my ear on the pillow. seems to be a faster beat than my heart rate and i stop hearing it as soon as i change the position of my head. thank?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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