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Hoping you can tell me, is whooshing noise in my ear linked to anemia/iron?

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Maybe: Anemia can cause a whooshing sound. Find out if you are anemic by visiting your health care provider.

Answered 3/21/2016

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Not really: If you have a marked and acute anemia, your heart may be compensating with an increased pulse but it is not likely to cause a whistling sound which may be more suspicious for a vascular malformation. See an ent.

Dr Ali and 11 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2014

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