Internist Questions Ear Disorders

Thumping sound in my right ear

For the last few days, I have been hearing an odd sound in my right ear. The sound is pretty consistent throughout the day. It is a "thump, thump" sound, sort of like a heartbeat. I used to have this sound in my right ear from time to time, but now it's happening quite often and lasting for longer periods of time. I do have high blood pressure, which I take medication for. What could be causing this thumping sound in my ear?

Female | 66 years old
Medications: Norvasc,warfarin and symbast.atin
Conditions: A fib,high blood pressure

1 Answer

Probable pulsations of small arterial vessels on surface of cochlea.