Why Do I Feel My Heartbeat in My Head?
Caffeine intake, nicotine, exercise, stress, fever and medication can all cause the palpitations that result in you feeling your own heartbeat in your head, according to MedlinePlus. High blood pressure can aggravate this problem and make it worse, states MedicineNet.com.
Pulsatile tinnitus is another condition that can cause you to hear a heartbeat sound in your head, reports The American Hearing Research Foundation. Reduce your caffeine intake, meditate, practice yoga, avoid recreational drugs and exercise regularly to relax and possibly reduce this sensation, advises MedlinePlus.
If tinnitus is responsible for the heartbeat sound, the underlying cause of the tinnitus needs to be found, according to The American Hearing Research Foundation. Tinnitus sufferers should schedule an appointment with an otolaryngologist to get a proper hearing test from an expert in ear afflictions.
See your primary care physician immediately if you have never had these symptoms before, and contact emergency services if you experience other heart problems such as chest pain, severe pain in the arm or upper back, loss of breath, mental confusion or sudden nausea, advises MedlinePlus.
Proper treatment for these palpitations depends on the underlying cause of the sound, per The American Hearing Research Foundation. The sound may be temporary or permanent.
