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What Causes Sensation Of Electric Pulse,headache And Crackling In Ears?

I have been having electric pulses. not often but once a day for the past three days. they only last for a second but leave me scared. iv also been feeling like im in a daze and have been having headaches to my temples and crackling in my ears when I swallow.
Sat, 18 Mar 2023
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Hello,

The sensation of electric pulses, headache, and crackling in ears can be caused by a variety of factors. It's important to speak with a healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.

Some possible causes of these symptoms include:
* Migraines: Migraines can cause a variety of symptoms, including headaches, electric shock sensations, and dizziness.
* Tinnitus: Tinnitus is a condition that causes ringing, buzzing, or crackling sounds in the ears. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including exposure to loud noise, ear infections, and age-related hearing loss.
* Ear infection: An ear infection can cause pain, pressure, and crackling sounds in the ears. It may also be associated with fever and other symptoms.
* Sinusitis: Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses that can cause headaches, facial pain, and pressure. It may also cause crackling sounds in the ears.
* Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ): TMJ disorder can cause pain in the jaw and temple area, as well as popping or crackling sounds in the jaw joint.
* Anxiety: Anxiety can cause a variety of physical symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, and electric shock sensations.
* Medication side effects: Some medications can cause dizziness, headaches, and other symptoms.

It's important to speak with a healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and appropriate treatment. They may recommend further testing, such as imaging or blood tests, and may prescribe medications or other treatments to manage your symptoms.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Sensation Of Electric Pulse,headache And Crackling In Ears?

Hello, The sensation of electric pulses, headache, and crackling in ears can be caused by a variety of factors. It s important to speak with a healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment. Some possible causes of these symptoms include: * Migraines: Migraines can cause a variety of symptoms, including headaches, electric shock sensations, and dizziness. * Tinnitus: Tinnitus is a condition that causes ringing, buzzing, or crackling sounds in the ears. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including exposure to loud noise, ear infections, and age-related hearing loss. * Ear infection: An ear infection can cause pain, pressure, and crackling sounds in the ears. It may also be associated with fever and other symptoms. * Sinusitis: Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses that can cause headaches, facial pain, and pressure. It may also cause crackling sounds in the ears. * Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ): TMJ disorder can cause pain in the jaw and temple area, as well as popping or crackling sounds in the jaw joint. * Anxiety: Anxiety can cause a variety of physical symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, and electric shock sensations. * Medication side effects: Some medications can cause dizziness, headaches, and other symptoms. It s important to speak with a healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and appropriate treatment. They may recommend further testing, such as imaging or blood tests, and may prescribe medications or other treatments to manage your symptoms. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician