A doctor explains the common (and not so common) reasons that you might hear a pulse in your ear, also known as pulsatile tinnitus. Plus, when to see a doctor.

Dear Doctor: A few months ago, I started to hear pulsating sounds in my head. I finally came to realize it was my blood pulsing. The sound is always there, but really only noticeable when I'm in bed ...

Eldery man with ear pain In this case, the patient not only subsequently had a stroke 2 years later, but he also required coronary artery bypass surgery within 5 years. A 72-year-old man presented to ...

Pulsatile tinnitus sounds like a ‘whooshing’ or ‘thumping’ in the ears, in synch with the heartbeat. It can be very troublesome and can worsen in daily activities like exercising or drinking coffee or ...

Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science. Beccy holds a PhD in Biological ...

Tinnitus is derived from the Latin word tinnire, which means, "to ring." [1] Tinnitus is described as any sound emanating from the head not attributable to an external sound. There may be hissing, ...

Dear Doctor: A few months ago, I started to hear pulsating sounds in my head. I finally came to realize it was my blood pulsing. The sound is always there, but really only noticeable when I’m in bed ...

Dear Doctor: A few months ago, I started to hear pulsating sounds in my head. I finally came to realize it was my blood pulsing. The sound is always there but really only noticeable when I’m in bed or ...