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Suggest Remedy For Sporadic Heartbeat-like Sound In The Ear
In the last week+ I noticed that several times a week (initially once or twice a day) I can hear my heart beat in my right ear. Usually it lasts only for a few seconds and then stops. I notice it most when first lying down and for the first time this evening I noticed it right after climbing two flights of stairs. Shortly thereafter I reclined in a chair at a 120 degree angle) and it kept happening every few minutes for a few seconds and then stopped. This is the most frequently I ve ever noticed it occur. I ve read up on pulsatile tinnitus, but since mine s not constant should I be concerned? I have normal blood pressure (120/80 or 70). What would you advise I do? (I know in past years I ve experienced this on occasion but never on a regular or frequent basis.)
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Mon, 8 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sporadic heartbeat-like sound in the ear which can be caused by ear infection which is due to leftover upper respiratory tract infection leading to eustachian tube dysfunction. Need not to worry. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course or mucolytic agent like ambroxol.Avoid touching or pricking ear with sharp object. You should take proper course of antibiotic. Do warm ear compresses. Put otogesic ear drops. Do warm saline gargles. Avoid touching or pricking ear with any sharp object.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sporadic heartbeat-like sound in the ear which can be caused by ear infection which is due to leftover upper respiratory tract infection leading to eustachian tube dysfunction. Need not to worry. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course or mucolytic agent like ambroxol.Avoid touching or pricking ear with sharp object. You should take proper course of antibiotic. Do warm ear compresses. Put otogesic ear drops. Do warm saline gargles. Avoid touching or pricking ear with any sharp object.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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