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Last Night In Bed I Awoke About 3am With A
Question: Last night in bed I awoke about 3am with a very strong pulse(pounding?), as if my arteries were being pumped up(also now). This has been happening most nights. I have limited my alcohol and caffeine intake, but I still have these events. I usually breath/meditate and fall back asleep, but very groggy in the a.m. vitals 12/2018: 6 ft tall, 192lbs, BP 111/63, pulse 56. tinnitus in rt ear, head ct scheduled for possible tumor in ear canal due to some dizziness, I'm going to ask for an ekg...thoughts?
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I have read your query and here is my advice.
I see that you are concerned about a brain tumour, and I don't blame you if that was the opinion of your Doctor.
In regards, I should say that possible causes of tinnitus (ringing in the ear) are several and cerebellopontine angle tumours account for a small percentage of these symptoms.
I agree with the fact that an EKG is necessary, but, I would go further, in my opinion, Holter monitoring is necessary to evaluate possible blood pressure changes and any arrhythmia...
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
I see that you are concerned about a brain tumour, and I don't blame you if that was the opinion of your Doctor.
In regards, I should say that possible causes of tinnitus (ringing in the ear) are several and cerebellopontine angle tumours account for a small percentage of these symptoms.
I agree with the fact that an EKG is necessary, but, I would go further, in my opinion, Holter monitoring is necessary to evaluate possible blood pressure changes and any arrhythmia...
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you for the suggestions for ekg and holter monitoring. i'll get a bp device for home use right away and ask my doc about the holter and ekg.
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