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Tinnitus (ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears) that occurs for only a short time after exposure to high noise levels is an early warning sign that your hearing is at risk and you may have suffered some permanent loss of hearing acuity.
And, yes, pulsatile tinnitus can really cause a thumping sound. Instead of the traditional ringing or buzzing, this form of tinnitus causes a rhythmic thumping or whooshing sound. People who have suffered from both types of tinnitus say that the pulsatile variety is far more annoying.