Potential Causes of the Condition
Hearing your heartbeat while lying down could stem from several underlying health issues, including:
- High Blood Pressure: Increased blood pressure can elevate the sound of blood flow in your ears.
- Atherosclerosis: This hardening of the arteries can cause irregular blood flow, which may produce a pulsating sound.
- Anemia or Pregnancy: Both conditions can increase blood flow and make the heartbeat sound more noticeable.
- Tumors: Rarely, pulsatile tinnitus could be a sign of vascular tumors near the ear or neck.
