Lying on your side on a desk or resting your head on a pillow while lying on your side makes it easier to hear the sound of your heartbeat. Most people experience this phenomenon, but few know the reason behind it. American surgeon Anthony Yeon explained in detail on his TikTok account the reason for this and also suggested cases in which one should suspect an underlying condition.

 

According to Anthony Yeon, when lying on one's side, if the carotid artery passing through the neck touches the pillow, the heartbeat sounds become louder. The carotid artery is a blood vessel that sends blood from the heart to the brain, providing energy to ensure the brain functions smoothly. Since it supplies 80% of the blood to the brain, it is very important.

 

The carotid artery is located on the side of the neck and supplies blood to the neck, face, and brain through the ears. Yeon said, "When the skin touches the pillow, the position of the carotid artery also comes into contact, making the pulse sound louder."

Pulsatile tinnitus may be caused by pulsatile tinnitus. Yeon said, "If you can hear the sound of your heartbeat clearly every time you lie on your side and also when you stand up, it could be due to pulsatile tinnitus."

 

Paldongseong tinnitus is a symptom where a continuous sound is heard in the ear in accordance with the heartbeat. 

 

In addition to hearing the sound of a pounding heartbeat, if you experience a feeling of fullness in the ears, ringing, or dizziness, pulsatile tinnitus should be suspected. Pulsatile tinnitus can temporarily occur due to stress causing nerve sensitivity. However,

 

If it lasts longer than two weeks, you should undergo an ENT examination because it is necessary to check for any vascular issues.

 

Hearing the sound of your heartbeat when lying on your side is a natural phenomenon, but

 

Depending on the person, vascular diseases such as hypertension can be the cause. Yeon said, "About 10% of people experiencing tinnitus have hypertension as the cause," and explained, "Because blood pressure is high, blood moves more quickly, which makes the heartbeat sound louder."

 

In addition, it may be due to atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a disease in which cholesterol deposits form in the innermost layer of the blood vessels, called the intima, leading to proliferation of endothelial cells, narrowing or blockage of the vessels, and impaired blood flow. It mainly affects coronary arteries (heart vessels) or carotid arteries.

 

If it occurs in the carotid artery, blood flow may be obstructed, making the pulse in the neck feel more prominent. Yeon said, "Most of the time, it is a natural phenomenon unrelated to any disease, but if the symptoms persist for a long time, you should suspect a disease and consult a specialist."

 

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When lying on the side

When the heartbeat sound is heard more loudly

When experiencing ear congestion or dizziness

 

I never thought of something like this.

Lie on your side once.

Shall I quietly listen?

 

10% of tinnitus is caused by high blood pressure.