“Why do I have a drumming sound in my ears?”
Since yesterday I feel a drumming sound in my ears. At first I thought it was accumulated water but I cleaned my ears with that over-the-counter solution, and it's still there. What could be the reason for this sound? I can hear it more when I'm eating.
3 Answers
You may be experiencing some eustachian tube disfunction. This is when the trap door that opens into the middle ear space to equalize the pressure is not opening properly. This could be due to allergies or an oncoming cold. You could also be experiencing some pulsatile tinnitus, where you are hearing blood pumping in a vessel close to the ear, possibly due to some restriction in the vessel. Consult with your physician. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481
Dear Sir or Ma'am,
In order to answer your question, I must first begin with a follow-up question for you: Is the "drumming sound" constant and, more importantly, in rhythm with your heartbeat? If the "drumming sound" is in rhythm with your heartbeat, it could mean that you have a blocked carotid artery which requires immediate medical attention. Call your physician immediately and report your symptoms. The last patient I saw with a similar symptom was sent by their physician to the hospital for imaging and the result was a carotid artery blockage of 85% requiring
surgery. Do not delay if the sound is pulsatile in rhythm with your heart.
In order to answer your question, I must first begin with a follow-up question for you: Is the "drumming sound" constant and, more importantly, in rhythm with your heartbeat? If the "drumming sound" is in rhythm with your heartbeat, it could mean that you have a blocked carotid artery which requires immediate medical attention. Call your physician immediately and report your symptoms. The last patient I saw with a similar symptom was sent by their physician to the hospital for imaging and the result was a carotid artery blockage of 85% requiring
surgery. Do not delay if the sound is pulsatile in rhythm with your heart.
The symptom you’re experiencing is most likely Tinnitus. It’s a very common symptom affecting more than 50 million Americans. The jaw movement from chewing is what is increasing the drumming sound. There are many causes of Tinnitus from earwax buildup to eardrum damage to vestibular disorder and many more. It’s best to consult an Audiologist or Otolaryngologist (ENT Doctor).
