How Can I Stop the Heartbeat in My Ear?(And Other Questions)

Author: Rakhee Chandra

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Rakhee Chandra

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Rakhee Chandra is an audiologist and her mission is to use better hearing as a vehicle to leave a positive mark on the world we share.

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Why do my ears ring?

The most common cause of ringing in the ear or tinnitus is damage and loss of the tiny sensory hair cells in the cochlea, or inner ear. This can happen as people age, or from prolonged exposure to excessively loud noise. Sometimes the cause is never known. Hearing loss often coincides with ringing in the ear.

Why do my ears ring?

How can I stop the heartbeat in my ear?

One of the most common questions we get is “How can I stop the heartbeat in my ear?” Unfortunately, You can’t stop the heartbeat sound, also called pulsatile tinnitus, yourself. If you experience pulsatile tinnitus, please seek the advice of an ENT doctor or medical specialist to have your ears, blood vessels near the ear, and general health checked. If there is a specific cause for the problem, a medical professional will be more likely to find an effective solution.

There are some lifestyle changes you can make as a preventative measure, as well as home remedies to try if you do experience pulsatile tinnitus:

  • Avoid possible irritants. Reduce your exposure to things that may make your tinnitus worse.
  • Cover up the noise. In a quiet setting, a fan, soft music or low-volume radio static may help mask the noise from tinnitus.
  • Download a tinnitus masking App.
  • Manage stress.
  • Reduce your alcohol and salt consumption.

Why can I hear my heartbeat in my ear?

In addition to wanting to know “how can I stop the heartbeat in my ear,” a lot of people also want to know why they’re hearing it all. Pulsatile tinnitus is not a disease, but a condition is usually due to a change in blood flow or blood pressure to and from the head and that is picked up and heard in the ears. Blood flowing more quickly or more turbulently than normal can cause thumping sounds that resemble a heartbeat. Pulsatile tinnitus is usually nothing serious and while it is untreatable, it will become less noticeable over time and you’ll stop Google searching “How can I stop the heartbeat in my ear?”

How to get rid of a crackling sound in ear?

The treatment of for crackling in your ear depends on the conditions causing it. Just like how to stop pulsing in the ear, the way to treat crackling is usually preventative care. Additionally, your doctor may prescribe medication after a hearing test and the resulting diagnosis could include:

  • Antibiotics to treat an ear infection
  • Earwax removal by a specialist if earwax is causing a blockage
  • Placement of ear tubes in your eardrums to help equalize pressure in your middle ear and to help with the drainage of fluid
  • Balloon dilation of the eustachian tube, which uses a small balloon catheter to help open the eustachian tubes
  • Prescription medications like tricyclic antidepressants or muscle relaxants for relief of pain associated with TMJ disorders
  • Surgery for TMJ when more conservative methods aren’t working to relieve symptoms

Home remedies for ear crackling

If the crackling in your ear isn’t severe and isn’t accompanied by other symptoms, you may want to try some home remedies. If the crackling gets worse, it’s a good idea to follow up with your doctor.

Home treatments

  • Pop your ears. Sometimes by simply swallowing, yawning, or chewing, you can unclog your ears and help equalize the pressure in your middle ear.
  • Nasal irrigation. Also known as a sinus flush, this saltwater rinse can help get rid of excess mucus from your nose and sinuses that may be contributing to eustachian tube dysfunction.
  • Earwax removal. You can soften and remove earwax by using mineral oil, hydrogen peroxide (not recommended), or over-the-counter ear drops
  • Over-the-counter (OTC) products. You can try medications for reducing inflammation and pain, or decongestants or antihistamines to reduce congestion. Other at-home remedies include using peroxide in your ear for tinnitus, ear drops for tinnitus, or peroxide for ringing in ears.
  • TMJ exercises. You may be able to ease the pain and discomfort of TMJ disorders by doing specific exercises, as well as massaging the area or applying an ice pack.

What happens when your ears ring?

Tinnitus, or the sensation of ringing in your ears, is often associated with hearing loss. Tinnitus does not cause the loss, nor does a hearing loss cause the tinnitus.

Ringing in your ears most commonly starts in your inner ear. Most often, it is caused by damage to or the loss of sensory hair cells in the cochlea, or the inner ear. You might get tinnitus as a normal part of aging, but there are other causes. It could be temporary, or it might last for the rest of your life. It may be intermittent or continuous. The type of sound and its volume can vary. It is commonly reported to be most noticeable quiet settings, and can co-exist with hearing loss. Tinnitus can present in many ways, including sounds similar to the ocean, ringing, buzzing, clicking, hissing or whooshing. Most importantly, It may be a symptom of other health problems.

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