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Is it normal to hear my heartbeat in my ears after tummy tuck?

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marybel00May 9, 2015

I am home now on recovery from a TT taking oxycodone for pain management but I find myself hearing my heartbeat through my left ear. I read the pamphlet in meds and I don't see anything about it is this a bad sign? Just wondering if this is normal or if I need to call my dr. On Monday any help would be great thank you.

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Dr. Anne Taylor, MD
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