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What Causes Pain And A Thumping Sound In Left Ear?

Hi I have a thumping sound in my left ear that has been going on for 4 months. my family doctor says it will go away but it is now painful and keeps me awake at nights and thru out the day feel shooting pain and swishing sounds. it all goes away and comes back but feels that there is smth inside my left side above my ear.
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.


Thanks for your query. The symptoms you mention in your query are occurring due to tinitus . The main reason of pain and throbbing sound or tinitus are stress and anxiety . Usually these symptoms go away in few days by there own.

There are other reasons too like increase in intracranial pressure , increase in blood pressure or increase in localize pressure . Temporomandibular (TMJ) problem and sinusitis can be other reasons . But in your case stress and anxiety are the probable reasons .

As your condition persists for nearly 4 months I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat) . Doctor may considered ear wax removal ,teating blood vessel condition , rule out TMJ problem and prescribe hydrocortisone drops .

For now try to keep your stress level low , do meditation and give warm compresses to ear

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain And A Thumping Sound In Left Ear?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query. The symptoms you mention in your query are occurring due to tinitus . The main reason of pain and throbbing sound or tinitus are stress and anxiety . Usually these symptoms go away in few days by there own. There are other reasons too like increase in intracranial pressure , increase in blood pressure or increase in localize pressure . Temporomandibular (TMJ) problem and sinusitis can be other reasons . But in your case stress and anxiety are the probable reasons . As your condition persists for nearly 4 months I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat) . Doctor may considered ear wax removal ,teating blood vessel condition , rule out TMJ problem and prescribe hydrocortisone drops . For now try to keep your stress level low , do meditation and give warm compresses to ear Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari