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Is it normal to hear your heartbeat in your ear, only when your ear is pushing against the pillow. thats the only times it happens?

Q: is it normal to hear your heartbeat in your ear, only when your ear is pushing against the pillow. thats the only times it happens?

: This is not unusual since you don't notice it otherwise, but nevertheless I would get your blood pressure checked to ensure that you don't have hypertension.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

This is not unusual since you don't notice it otherwise, but nevertheless I would get your blood pressure checked to ensure that you don't have hypertension.

Answered 4/7/2023

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A member asked:

Is it normal to hear your heartbeat in your ear, only when your ear is pushing against the pillow. thats the only times it happens?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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