Is your daughter experiencing a heartbeat sensation in one of her ears? This is known as pulsatile tinnitus — a whooshing, thumping, or throbbing sound that tends to match the rhythm of the heartbeat.
A myPHteam member shared, "I keep hearing my heartbeat in my ear, and it gets annoying. It's there at least 90 percent of the Show Full Answer
Is your daughter experiencing a heartbeat sensation in one of her ears? This is known as pulsatile tinnitus — a whooshing, thumping, or throbbing sound that tends to match the rhythm of the heartbeat.
A myPHteam member shared, "I keep hearing my heartbeat in my ear, and it gets annoying. It's there at least 90 percent of the time. I have trouble concentrating and focusing because of it." While pulsatile tinnitus is not directly caused by pulmonary hypertension, it's worth taking seriously. It can be a sign of an underlying vascular issue — something affecting the blood vessels, heart, or circulation.
Some potential causes include:
- Venous sinus stenosis — the most common cause, mostly affecting women
- High blood pressure — elevated pressure in blood vessels near the ears
- Blood vessel malformations — tangles or aneurysms near the ear
- Ear abnormalities — structural issues with bones near the ear
- Rare tumors — slow-growing, noncancerous growths near the middle ear It's a good idea for your daughter to speak with her healthcare provider about this, especially if it's persistent. Identifying the underlying cause is the key to finding relief. Better to get it checked and ruled out than to wonder! 😊
October 25
Join
Your Privacy Choices
