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What to do if i have an occasional drumming in my ear, what is going on?
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Drumming in ear: This is most likely caused by the pumping of blood through blood vessels ner your ear. You should check with your doctor.
Answered 5/30/2018
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Carotid pulse: You're likely hearing your carotid pulse as this artery courses right through the bones that support the ear. We hear by both air conduction and bone conduction: when your air conduction is impaired, you hear the bone conduction better. You likely have reduced hearing in the affected ear - you should get tested. It may just be "fluid"(serous otitis media) or something more serious.
Answered 10/25/2013
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