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Left ear pain and buzzing worsening
Left Ear Pain and Tinnitus for 3 Years – Worsened with Acid Reflux Medication?
Hello Doctors,
I’ve been experiencing tinnitus (buzzing sound) and left ear pain for the past three years. I’ve tried several medications over time, but the symptoms have not improved.
Recently, I started taking Vazoprazan for acid reflux, and I noticed that the ear pain and tinnitus have increased since then.
While searching online, I found that Vitamin B12 deficiency might worsen tinnitus.
My question is:
Should I try Vitamin B12 supplements as OTC (over-the-counter)?
Is it safe to take without prescription?
Could Vazoprazan be linked to increased ear symptoms?
Kindly advise. Thank you.
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No relation of acid reflux with tinnitus
Get PTA and MRI brain to rule out any neurological cause
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Visit ent doc please
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Vazoprazan is unlikely to cause tinnitus.
Better to get complete ent evaluation and audiology tests done before starting any medication
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What are your reports of PTA and SISI
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Acid reflux drug don’t cause tinnitus but it may be due to other causes related to you ear and nose
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Get ENT examination and you can take Vit B12 supplement
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
anti reflux medicine will not worsen symptoms.
you can have vit B12 supplements.
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Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Udaipur
Tinnitus and left ear pain lasting for three years could be due to underlying issues such as Eustachian tube dysfunction, TMJ disorders, or nerve-related causes. The recent worsening of your symptoms after starting Vazoprazan may be coincidental, but in rare cases, acid-reducing medications can affect nerve function or cause changes in electrolytes, which might aggravate tinnitus.
Vitamin B12 deficiency is known to be associated with tinnitus in some individuals, especially those on long-term acid suppression therapy. Taking an over-the-counter Vitamin B12 supplement, such as methylcobalamin, is generally safe in recommended doses. However, it is advisable to get your B12 levels checked to confirm deficiency and guide proper dosage.
I recommend consulting an ENT specialist for a detailed evaluation, including a hearing test, and also discussing the possibility of medication-related effects with your gastroenterologist.
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Dr. Ch Snehalatha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Get the Pure tone and impedance audiometry
MRI brain
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Dr. Farheen Khan
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
4 yrs exp
Saharanpur
There is no evidence that vazoprazan can lead to tinnitus
Do you have history of frequent colds or allergic rhinitis
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Consult for proper evaluation and management of tinnitus
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