HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Recurring Pulsating Sound In The Ears?

default
Posted on Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Question: I keep getting a pulsing sound in my ear that comes and goes ...what would cause this?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)
Brief answer....you seem to be suffering from tinnitus
Detailed answer....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
You seem to be suffering from tinnitus which means sound or noise heard by patient which is not caused by any sound in environment.
Since it resembles heartbeat,it is called as pulsatile tinnitus.
Causes are generally vascular,tumour related or muscular.
It can be either aneurysm or vascular tumour or aberrant located carotid artery or hardening of arteries etc. it can be even caused by anaemia,B 12 deficiency or even hyperthyroidism also.
You must consult a ENT specialist and get yourself thoroughly examined and investigated by getting blood tests,hearing tests,MRI or MRA etc
Treatment would  depend upon the cause found.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :1978

Answered : 6704 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Recurring Pulsating Sound In The Ears?

Brief answer....you seem to be suffering from tinnitus Detailed answer.... Hello, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand your concern. You seem to be suffering from tinnitus which means sound or noise heard by patient which is not caused by any sound in environment. Since it resembles heartbeat,it is called as pulsatile tinnitus. Causes are generally vascular,tumour related or muscular. It can be either aneurysm or vascular tumour or aberrant located carotid artery or hardening of arteries etc. it can be even caused by anaemia,B 12 deficiency or even hyperthyroidism also. You must consult a ENT specialist and get yourself thoroughly examined and investigated by getting blood tests,hearing tests,MRI or MRA etc Treatment would  depend upon the cause found. I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query. Best of luck Thanks