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What Causes A Pulsating Sensationin The Ear?
Question: I hear my heart beating in my right ear and it wont stop.
I just went to a eye doctor had my eyes dileated and she said was a lot of preaseue behind right eye. Now this statted week later
I just went to a eye doctor had my eyes dileated and she said was a lot of preaseue behind right eye. Now this statted week later
Brief Answer:
High blood pressure can be the reason.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
There are some conditions that can cause hearing your own heart beat:
- Carotid artery disease where you can hear a pulsating sound. It occurs when fatty plaque inside the artery create turbulent blood flow.
- High blood pressure which can also create turbulent blood flow.
- Overactive thyroid gland.
- Ear muscle disorders.
I would order for base line:
- Check your blood pressure at home,
- Carotid artery ultrasound to test for blocked carotid arteries,
- TSH, T4 and T3 levels to detect problems affecting the thyroid gland,
- Ear examination.
Hearing your heartbeat in the ear is not usually a dangerous condition however can be irritating.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
High blood pressure can be the reason.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
There are some conditions that can cause hearing your own heart beat:
- Carotid artery disease where you can hear a pulsating sound. It occurs when fatty plaque inside the artery create turbulent blood flow.
- High blood pressure which can also create turbulent blood flow.
- Overactive thyroid gland.
- Ear muscle disorders.
I would order for base line:
- Check your blood pressure at home,
- Carotid artery ultrasound to test for blocked carotid arteries,
- TSH, T4 and T3 levels to detect problems affecting the thyroid gland,
- Ear examination.
Hearing your heartbeat in the ear is not usually a dangerous condition however can be irritating.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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