Pulsatile Tinnitus and Conductive Hearing Loss

[LaurenK]

Hello everyone! I was recently diagnosed with Conductive Hearing Loss in both ears. Being much more aware of my hearing in general, in speaking to my friends, I mentioned hearing my heartbeat in my ears on and off for years. I had assumed this was common! It has come and gone, and been in both ears or just one.

Recently this past week, I had it for 5 days non stop in my right ear. I am about to go back to my audiologist to get fitted for hearing aids and I will bring up the possibility of Pulsatile Tinnitus then.

I have 2 questions.

What is the process of being diagnosed with PT?

And, I want to know what it is like to have hearing aids with PT.

Is it common to have PT with Conductive Hearing loss?

Thanks

 

[attheedgeofscience]

What is the process of being diagnosed with PT?

The process of being evaluated can be found explained via the left side of the following diagnostic overview (developed by TRI):

Attached is also a review of potential differential diagnoses of the disorder itself.

Is it common to have PT with Conductive Hearing loss?

I don't believe so.

 

[LaurenK]

Thank you attheedgeofscience!

 

[GregCA]

Hello everyone! I was recently diagnosed with Conductive Hearing Loss in both ears. Being much more aware of my hearing in general, in speaking to my friends, I mentioned hearing my heartbeat in my ears on and off for years.

Possible otosclerosis? CT scan can help diagnose.