Pulsatile or Vascular?

My tinnitus has been going nuts 24/7 for a long time now due to Meniere's but the wooshing on top I'm sure is vascular tinnitus or pulsatile.

I'm due to see ENT soon for my nose so will ask them if they can check it also.

Ears playing silly monkeys.

Love glynis

 

What is the difference between pulsatile and vascular tinnitus? Is there a diagnostic test they can do for you?

 

I know my BP is fine.
I will see if the ENT will do some tests and ultrasound when go with my nose problem.
Finding it real hard at the moment as it's mega loud.
Love glynis

 

Thank you @Karen,
It's tough going at the moment.
Love glynis xxx

 

Hello, Glynis.

Pulsatile means something in time with Your heartbeat. It can be vascular, but also nonvascular (anaemia, thyroid disease, eustachian tube disunction). Vascular can be arterious or venous or arteriovenous. You should undergo carotid doppler sonography and MRI + MRA - very important test in vascular PT. I suffer from PT since may this year and I always feel it vibrating with each "thud". Important is also the type of sound and Your doc should listen to your neck and head to find out if it is obejective or subjective. T

 

I hope you're ok glynis