New research has found that ingesting common pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen twice or more per week is linked to long term hearing loss. For the study, researchers followed 62,691 women for 14 years and found that increased frequency of pain reliever use corresponded with a greater chance of going deaf:
In contrast with the women who took ibuprofen less than once a week, those who took it 2 or 3 times a week were found to have a 13% higher chance of losing their hearing. The women who were taking the drug between 4 and 5 times a week had a 21% increased risk of developing hearing problems, while those who took it 6 or more days a week had a 24% increased risk.
So the next time you have a headache or a hangover, try to ride it out for awhile. Because a little discomfort is definitely not as bad as losing your hearing.via Medical News Today
