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How do i find out why can i hear my pulse in my ear?

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Dr. Reed Day answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Arteries: Several arteries that pump blood run fairly close to the ear canal.

Dr Pappas and 14 doctors agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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Dr. Dale Tylor answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - Pediatric

Lots of reasons: Pulsatile tinnitus can be caused by lots of things, such as: wax impaction ear infection fluid in middle ear or mastoid a mass in the middle ear space such as a "glomus" tumor aneurysm hydrocephalus (increased pressure in head) increased blood flow through the vessels from conditions such as hyperthyroidism or anemia if it troubles you, get it checked out.

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Answered 5/8/2014

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Sometimes I can hear a beat or a pulse for a few seconds in my left ear and then it goes away. Its very odd feeling, it doesnt hurt but it feels and hears odd when it happens. Am I ok?

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If i lay my head against something i hear my pulse much clearer than before? Reasons for this? Also if i stand up i hear my blood flow in ears

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I can hear this pulse/whooshing sound in my left ear mostly at night. Sometimes happens through the day.Should I be worried? What can I do to stop it?

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I'm hearing my pulse in my right ear during my workout and when i get up to fast, and sometimes when i'm walking. What would cause this?

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