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Q: Audiograms and hypochondria
asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 12th, 2008
I hear my heart beat in my left ear all the time. it is getting louder and i cannot hear things around me anymore. had a scan, and they could not find any growths or irregulareties. What can be the cause of this and is there a way it can be cured?


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on June 17th, 2008
Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Answer A4276
Did you have an audiogram to check if the hearing in your left ear is really affected or not?


The CT-scan or MRI excluded a brain tumor. You may also need auditory evoked potentials – a test to check the acoustic nerve conductivity.


Certain people feel their own body sensations and interpret them as symptoms of disease. This is a kind of anxiety disorder called hypochondria. Early menopause may also contribute to your anxious condition.


You may want to consult an ENT-specialist and neurologist.




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