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What Causes Night Sweats And Tinnitus After Colonoscopy?
Question: I had a colonoscopy last week with protocol. Since then I have had moderate to severe tinnitus and fever up to 102. Also having night sweats. When the fever breaks overnight, it returns as the day progresses. Never had significant tinnitus before.
Brief Answer:
Needs assessment, could be a coincidence
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking at HCM!
I read your question and i understand your concern. Old age, history of NSAIDs use and ulcerative colitis meds are very notorious triggers for labyrinth stimulation leading to tinnitus.
There is along list of the possibilities and starting after colonoscopy might be just a co incidence and not correlated at all.
Blockages of the ear due to a buildup of wax, an ear infection, or rarely, a benign tumor of the nerve that allows us to hear (auditory nerve)
Certain drugs -- most notably aspirin, several types of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, sedatives, and antidepressants, as well as quinine medications; tinnitus is cited as a potential side effect for about 200 prescription and nonprescription drugs.
The natural aging process, which can cause deterioration of the cochlea or other parts of the ear
Meniere's disease, which affects the inner part of the ear
Otosclerosis, a disease that results in stiffening of the small bones in the middle ear
Other medical conditions such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, circulatory problems, anemia, allergies, an underactive thyroid gland, and diabetes
Neck or jaw problems, such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome
Injuries to the head and neck
Drinking alcohol, smoke cigarettes, drink caffeinated beverages, or eat certain foods. For reasons not yet entirely clear to researchers, stress and fatigue seem to worsen tinnitus.
And in order to know for sure what is causing it, i would advise you to consult and otorhinolaryngologist and discuss different options like biofeedback, stimulation techniques, medications, rTMS etc and see what comes up best for you.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
May the odds be ever in your favour.
regards
Khan
Needs assessment, could be a coincidence
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking at HCM!
I read your question and i understand your concern. Old age, history of NSAIDs use and ulcerative colitis meds are very notorious triggers for labyrinth stimulation leading to tinnitus.
There is along list of the possibilities and starting after colonoscopy might be just a co incidence and not correlated at all.
Blockages of the ear due to a buildup of wax, an ear infection, or rarely, a benign tumor of the nerve that allows us to hear (auditory nerve)
Certain drugs -- most notably aspirin, several types of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, sedatives, and antidepressants, as well as quinine medications; tinnitus is cited as a potential side effect for about 200 prescription and nonprescription drugs.
The natural aging process, which can cause deterioration of the cochlea or other parts of the ear
Meniere's disease, which affects the inner part of the ear
Otosclerosis, a disease that results in stiffening of the small bones in the middle ear
Other medical conditions such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, circulatory problems, anemia, allergies, an underactive thyroid gland, and diabetes
Neck or jaw problems, such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome
Injuries to the head and neck
Drinking alcohol, smoke cigarettes, drink caffeinated beverages, or eat certain foods. For reasons not yet entirely clear to researchers, stress and fatigue seem to worsen tinnitus.
And in order to know for sure what is causing it, i would advise you to consult and otorhinolaryngologist and discuss different options like biofeedback, stimulation techniques, medications, rTMS etc and see what comes up best for you.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
May the odds be ever in your favour.
regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I dont normally us nsaids and i am more concerned with the fever. Any thoughts about the fever? Even if no fever in the morning, temperature rises through the day to as much as 102 in the evening. Please advise
Brief Answer:
Fever is worth management,
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back!
Yes fever is for sure more important here to consider. Fever is an indication of an underlying infection. Now it could be bowel related infection that will be correlated once your colonoscopy reports come up. With ulcerative colitis as history, i believe fever is connected to that. But sure fever itself can be trigger to this ear buzzing and screeching you have developed and may resolve with resolution of the fever.
You will need antibiotics and antipyretic for the fever. This fever if does not subside with in 5 days then will be worked up further for detailed correlation.
Take care
Khan
Fever is worth management,
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back!
Yes fever is for sure more important here to consider. Fever is an indication of an underlying infection. Now it could be bowel related infection that will be correlated once your colonoscopy reports come up. With ulcerative colitis as history, i believe fever is connected to that. But sure fever itself can be trigger to this ear buzzing and screeching you have developed and may resolve with resolution of the fever.
You will need antibiotics and antipyretic for the fever. This fever if does not subside with in 5 days then will be worked up further for detailed correlation.
Take care
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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