If you are one of the unlucky 20 percent of the population who has a condition known as tinnitus, then you may be having a pretty difficult time coping with it. If you are one of the unluckier 3 percent of that 20 who has pulsatile tinnitus, then it’s almost a guarantee that you’re not having much fun at the moment.
Knowing the Symptoms of Pulsatile Tinnitus
This particular breed of tinnitus is a little different from its more common counterpart. For starters, the symptoms associated with it can be a bit more aggressive. Rather than merely a loud ringing (not to downplay the significance of that symptom by any means), the symptoms of pulsatile tinnitus often include a rhythmic whooshing and/or thumping that you can both hear and feel in your ears and head. You may also experience a throbbing headache.
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