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 ...

In tinnitus, phantom sounds can manifest in various ways, including ringing, buzzing, whistling, hissing, or squealing. While there is no definitive cure, management strategies include sound therapies ...

Not a week goes by when I don’t see someone in my clinic complaining of a strange and constant phantom sound in one of their ears or in both ears. The noise is loud, distracting, and scary — and it ...

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 ...