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What is the sound that I hear when I close my ears with my fingers?

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What is the sound that I hear when I close my ears with my fingers?

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Published At June 20, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Whenever I close my ears with my fingers, I hear a very faint sound in my right ear from the past couple of weeks. And when I remove my fingers, the sound stops. What is this sound that I hear?

Answered by Dr. Mehak Agarwal

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Mehak Agarwal
Dr. Mehak Agarwal

Otolaryngology (E.N.T)

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