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What Causes Pulsing And Throbbing Sensation In Right Ear?
Question: I keep having this pulsing and throbbing in my right ear, mostly at night when I lay down, but it will sometimes occur during the day. It can occur in my left ear, also. I have no pain, fever or discharge from the ear. This started a f ew months ago, subsided, and then started up again a week or so ago. So should I touch base with my family MD or go see ENT?
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Brief Answer:
Go to see an Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT Doctor)
Detailed Answer:
Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns.
There are a lot of reasons for such kind of ear problems. Some are listed below for your guidance and for that you may discuss confidently with the ENT physician:
It may be due to an allergic reaction to the inner ear.
It can be due to wax in ear and needs proper care by the physician.
High blood pressure may cause such issues.
Many drugs have a known Ototoxicity and cause symptoms like this.
Some sensorineural problem in the very beginning phase may lead to such an issue.
Diabetes is also involved in chronic diabetics with poor sugar control.
Final Suggestion:
Please Consult an Otorhinolaryngologist for proper evaluation and treatment. He will do a complete physical examination and will run a battery of tests on you to reach a diagnosis and will treat accordingly.
Have a wonderful time ahead. Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have any further clinical concerns. I will be happy to get back to you shortly. If satisfied here, please give a five star rating and don't forget to close the discussion.
Regards!
DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
USA
Go to see an Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT Doctor)
Detailed Answer:
Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns.
There are a lot of reasons for such kind of ear problems. Some are listed below for your guidance and for that you may discuss confidently with the ENT physician:
It may be due to an allergic reaction to the inner ear.
It can be due to wax in ear and needs proper care by the physician.
High blood pressure may cause such issues.
Many drugs have a known Ototoxicity and cause symptoms like this.
Some sensorineural problem in the very beginning phase may lead to such an issue.
Diabetes is also involved in chronic diabetics with poor sugar control.
Final Suggestion:
Please Consult an Otorhinolaryngologist for proper evaluation and treatment. He will do a complete physical examination and will run a battery of tests on you to reach a diagnosis and will treat accordingly.
Have a wonderful time ahead. Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have any further clinical concerns. I will be happy to get back to you shortly. If satisfied here, please give a five star rating and don't forget to close the discussion.
Regards!
DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
USA
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