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How come i get a throbbing sound in my ear when i'm crying?

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Dr. William Singer answered

Throbbing in ears: The sound you are hearing is coming from blood vessels near the inner ear.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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