Anti inflammation ototoxic drugs
like ibuprofen and
others such as aspirin and acetaminophen have been known
to aggravate the condition of tinnitus.
Ibuprofen and tinnitus
has a high
degree of causal relation in people who are more
susceptible to the auditory condition where low
frequency sounds are audible in varying pitches in the
ear due to several health related issues.
Ibuprofen Can Cause Tinnitus in the Following
Ways:
- In people suffering from tinnitus
as a result of inflammation in and around the ear canal regions
a
general physician might prescribe ibuprofen as an
inflammation retardant. In this case a person might –
as seen in certain cases – land up with a distinct
increase in the sounds associated with
tinnitus.
- People
who have no prior instance of tinnitus can also end up
with symptoms of tinnitus after unrelated course of
medication involving ibuprofen. For example, ibuprofen
prescribed to take care of a tooth ache or a shoulder
pain can indirectly lead to tinnitus symptoms. In such
cases termination of the drug and replacing it with
other non steroid based drugs (if the pain and
inflammation is unbearable) should be considered.
In any case, consultation with the
physician – even in a case of suspected ibuprofen
reaction – is essential so that a correct replacement or
alternative treatment can be safely considered. A frank and free
discussion with the physician can help you take an
informed decision about ways to treat the
ibuprofen - related tinnitus
problem.
An
important fact to understand in a common drug related
problem is that many time we tend to take recourse to
self medication in apparently ‘simple cases’ that we
believe can be treated easily with brands of drugs that
we have grown up hearing. Ibuprofen is one
such drug that seems ‘safe’ to take without consultation
with the doctor about its relevance and dosage. Wrong!
Self medication can lead to serious complications that
can sometimes leave permanent damage.
On
the other hand, a little knowledge about how our body
operates and reacts to drugs can go a long way in
understanding issues when things sometimes go wrong.
Information can prevent many adverse situations that
sometimes arise because of over dosage of a common
medication.
A
logical corollary to developing an educated awareness
about our bodies will also eventually reveal to us the
absolute importance of appraising our health issues in a
holistic manner that takes into account all parts and
functions of the body in an all inclusive
approach.
