A study took place to record the effects of painkillers and its link to hearing loss in over 60 000 women and came back with results that, women who take painkillers two to three days a week, risk increased by 13%. And by 24% in those when taken six or more times a week.
To find out more about this visit: http://www.nhs.uk/news/2012/09September/Pages/Painkiller-deafness-fears.aspx
No clear link between the actual drug and loss of hearing has been made. Personally I think that scientists should be looking into what causes these women to be taken painkillers so regularly. Perhaps that is where answers could be found.
I think, if researchers cannot find a link with the actual drug, then the reason behind taking it could be the answer. I find it really interesting that this problem is only occurring in women, and seems to have very little effect on men and children.
Perhaps another way to go about it would be to observe how a female body reacts to ibuprofen ans paracetamol and compare this to a male body.If such observations can be made...
I'd like to know what other people think about this, and some advice to any women who take painkillers regularly, if what you have read has disturbed or worried you, please consult a GP with your worries, they will advice you best one what actions to take.
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