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What Causes Heartbeat Sound In Ear?
I have a slight heartbeat sound in my ear that appears only at night, it does not hurt, it 'beats' every once in a while and quietly, it is also in my right ear.
I have been reading things like, high blood pressure or tumors could be it, and it's making me really upset.
So, I'm quite scared, and I was hoping if you could tell me, is this an ear infection?
I have been reading things like, high blood pressure or tumors could be it, and it's making me really upset.
So, I'm quite scared, and I was hoping if you could tell me, is this an ear infection?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Sat, 30 Sep 2017
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It is a type of tinnitus.Please mention if it is of the pulsatile variety.It is not ear infection.If this sound is too troublesome you should consult ent doctor for treatment.
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