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What Causes Feeling Of Heartbeat Behind The Ears And Neck?

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Posted on Tue, 18 Mar 2014
Question: I seem to be hearing my heartbeat and seems that its right behind my ears in my neck.I am 65 and only take 25mg hydrochlorothiazide and rampril once a day.It has to be quiet,but its almost as if I can feel it as well.
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Monitor BP consult cardiologist&Neurologist.... Detailed Answer: Hi i read your query very carefully. Based on your medical data and your complaints i would like to suggest to measure your blood pressure and to consult a cardiologist. Also cardiac ECHO and 24 hour BP monitoring should be done. Also i recommend to consult a neurologist for further neurological examinations (head CT scan). Hope it was of help! Feel free to ask me other questions you might have! Dr.Benard
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What Causes Feeling Of Heartbeat Behind The Ears And Neck?

Brief Answer: Monitor BP consult cardiologist&Neurologist.... Detailed Answer: Hi i read your query very carefully. Based on your medical data and your complaints i would like to suggest to measure your blood pressure and to consult a cardiologist. Also cardiac ECHO and 24 hour BP monitoring should be done. Also i recommend to consult a neurologist for further neurological examinations (head CT scan). Hope it was of help! Feel free to ask me other questions you might have! Dr.Benard