What causes me to hear my own heartbeat? Is there a way to make the noise stop?
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I can hear mine sometimes also. As you say, it happens ina quiet place. As the other answer say, ask a doctor. But guess is something normal but not everyone has it.   Be yourself and take care of the thumps ald fill it with love. Take care.
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it happens 2 me only 1st in like 3 weeks\n\nIs the Ringing in My Ears Normal?\n\nNot at all. Tinnitus is the name for these head noises, and they are very common. Nearly 36 million Americans suffer from this discomfort. Tinnitus may come and go, or you 302may be aware of a continuous sound. It can vary in pitch from a low roar to a high squeal or whine, and you may hear it in one or both ears. When the ringing is constant, it can be annoying and distracting. More than seven million people are afflicted so severely that they cannot lead normal lives.\nCan Other People Hear the Noise in My Ears?\n\nNot usually, but sometimes they are able to hear a certain type of tinnitus. This is called "objective tinnitus," and it caused either by abnormalities in blood vessels around the outside of the ear or by muscle spasms, which may sound like clicks or crackling inside the middle ear.\n \nWhat Causes Tinnitus?\n\nMost tinnitus comes from damage to the microscopic endings of the hearing nerve in the inner ear. The health of these nerve endings is important for acute hearing, and injury to them brings on hearing loss and often tinnitus. If you are older, advancing age is generally accompanied by a certain amount of hearing nerve impairment and tinnitus. If you are younger, exposure to loud noise is probably the leading cause of tinnitus, and often damages hearing as well.\n\nThere are many causes for "subjective tinnitus," the noise only you can hear. Some causes are not serious (a small plug of wax in the ear canal might cause temporary tinnitus). Tinnitus can also be a symptom of stiffening of the middle ear bones (otosclerosis).\n\nTinnitus may also be caused by allergy, high or low blood pressure (blood circulation problems), a tumor, diabetes, thyroid problems, injury to the head or neck, and a variety of other causes including medications such as anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, sedatives, antidepressants, and aspirin. If you take aspirin and your ears ring, talk to your doctor about dosage in relation to your size.\n\nTreatment will be quite different in each case of tinnitus. It is important to see an otolaryngologist to investigate the cause of your tinnitus so that the best treatment can be determined.\n \nTinnitus Treatment\n\nIn most cases, there is no specific treatment for ear and head noise. If your otolaryngologist finds a specific cause of your tinnitus, he or she may be able to eliminate the noise. But, this determination may require extensive testing including X-rays, balance tests, and laboratory work. However, most causes cannot be identified. Occasionally, medicine may help the noise. The medications used are varied, and several may be tried to see if they help.\n\nThe following list of DOs and DON'Ts can help lessen the severity of tinnitus:\n\n    * Avoid exposure to loud sounds and noises.\n    * Get your blood pressure checked. If it is high, get your doctor's help to control it.\n    * Decrease your intake of salt. Salt impairs blood circulation.\n    * Avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea, cola, and tobacco.\n    * Exercise daily to improve your circulation.\n    * Get adequate rest and avoid fatigue.\n    * Stop worrying about the noise. Recognize your head noise as an annoyance and learn to ignore it as much as possible. \n\n \nCan You Help Me Cope With Tinnitus?\n\nConcentration and relaxation exercises can help to control muscle groups and circulation throughout the body. The increased relaxation and circulation achieved by these exercises can reduce the intensity of tinnitus in some patients.\n\nMasking. Tinnitus is usually more bothersome in quiet surroundings. A competing sound at a constant low level, such as a ticking clock or radio static (white noise), may mask the tinnitus and make it less noticeable. Products that generate white noise are also available through catalogs and specialty stores.\n\nHearing Aids. If you have a hearing loss, a hearing aid(s) may reduce head n
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Tinnitus is more of a ringing in the ear - Sounds more like a circulation thing - the blood vessels in the ear are some of the thin-est in the body. - even a slight constriction will sound like a drum - you're likely hearing the sound of blood trying to get through after every heart beat. - My mom had carotid surgery for blockage, and before she did the noise in her ear was deafening - she said it was like rushing water - actually kept her from sleeping. - I'd see a Dr. - Just to be funny, you could try some aspirin or Tylenol (thinner, anti-coagulant) and see if there's a difference. - If there is, it's probably a circulatory thing. - an ultrasound will confirm, but a Dr. should be able to listen with a stethoscope and get an idea if you've got some pathways that are blocked. - Do get it checked. - Depending on your age and health, blockages can lead to stroke. - Hope it's nothing at all.
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Take ECG and consult a cardiologist. \nPlease see the webpages for more details on Heart palpitations.
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It can permanently damage your hearing if you listen to very loud music.  If your ears are ringing afterwards, you should tone it down a little.
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no, this is too low of a stimulus or intake if it was to be a cause, you could talk to the doctor for possible causes of the exact heart beat problem, good luck
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see a doctor. But if you have an attack before then, I would suggest taking something like aspirin then turning out all the lights and eliminating noise as best you can.
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sounds like blood pressure is messed up!
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First of all:  congratulations!  Yes, honey, you ARE pregnant.  and, it does take some time to be able to hear the heartbeat. remember, this "baby" is very tiny right now, probably the size of a peanut!  Crazy, right?\nSo, enjoy, rejoice!  You are pregnant.. if your doc says so and you're had tests to confirm it!
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its your heart beating,\nif you hear it really often it could be a sign of anemia. which is easily treated.
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You may have a condition called Tinnitus.  Variously pronounced Tin I tus, or  Tin ee tus.  It can be caused by several things.  Among them are: insult or injury to hearing or certain drugs.  Aspirin will cause it on a temporary basis.  It can get very loud.  William Shatner (Captain Kirk) once head of the Tinnitus Foundation, complains of loud roaring in his ears.  It is annoying but no real threat.  I have it from time to time.  See a doctor for latest treatments.
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I have seen this make a person's heart rate drop close to a fatal ending at where I work.. Please stop taking it and tell your doctor and demand something else in its place..
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Having the sensation of "skipped" or "extra" heart beats is quite common. To start, check your pulse for a full minute either at your wrist or neck. Usually you can tell if your heart rate is regular or if there are extra beats suddenly appearing. Sometimes it is a good idea for someone else to check for you as well (ie a "second opinion").\n\nHaving occasional "premature atrial contractions" is also quite common - these will give the sensation of either an extra beat or a skipped beat. \n\nIf these sensations continue or are impeding your daily functioning it is probably a good idea to go see your physician as an abnormal heart rhythm can be very serious.
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This can actually be related to a heart irrythmia/blood pressure issue....when the blood pressure changes dramtically it can effect your hearing.  You might hear something that sounds like a breeze or vibration and it is because of the arties near your ear drum.\nProzac is fairly benign for most people.  Although supposedly it can cause mania in undiagnosed bipolar patients which would be auditory hallucinations.  Do bring up any concerns with your doctor and if you feel that they are not hearing you out get a new one.  There are alot of crappy psychiatrists out there.  Get one that displays empathy.
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Hi there -\n\nI sometimes have the same problem with the metal sounds - especially if it's really quiet.  I was considering going to a hearing specialist to check for damage.  I know that if you have hearing damage your ears "ring" and I'm wondering if what I'm hearing is similar?  It's enough to make you crazy if you can't get it to go away or get your mind on something else.  I'd definately check with either your general practioner or a hearing specialist.  I think I'll be going soon myself.  You're not alone!
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I presume that you are speaking of tinnitus.  I was diagnosed with it, and am receiving 10% because of it.  If you have it (read: diagnosed that it was due to military service), put in an appeal for your current reading, or ask for a review.
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Consult your doctor, there are meds out there. Personally I use a " White Noise" producing device to keep my attention off the ringing. Example, the air pump on my fish tank humming away.