“Aspirin tinnitus”
I took 14 aspirin pills in a suicide attempt in 2021 and I've had tinnitus ever since. The doctors told me it's temporary. An ear specialist told me he had someone who took aspirin and the ringing stopped after two years. Will my tinnitus last forever
Female | 22 years old
Complaint duration: 2 years
Conditions: Tinnitus
2 Answers
Aspirin is ototoxic (toxic to the ear) in large quantities. Fortunately it it transient and you should recover spontaneously. I hope that you find yourself in a better space and you are receiving support and help for the emotional pain that led you to this situation. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481
Tinnitus should be gone once you finish taking the aspirin. Have you been exposed to loud noises? If you expose yourself to noise you must use noise protection. You should also see an audiologist or ear nose and throat doctor to have your hearing checked. Sincerely, Natalie Fernandez-Roque
