What are the treatment options for sudden deafness?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 32-year-old male with a height of 5 feet 5 inches and weight 110 pounds. I experienced sudden deafness in my left ear last year, with no infection, injury, or other disease. Treatment began with Mecobalamin, Dexamethasone sodium phosphate, and other medications through IV, along with mouse nerve growth factor and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. I also took oral Mecobalamin and B complex for a month. Currently, I still have some low-frequency hearing loss in the left ear and mild tinnitus. I am seeking additional treatment options and advice to improve my hearing function.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

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As reported by you, there is some improvement in the left ear; however, despite all the treatments, the loss is sometimes not entirely reversible. Thus, there is a high chance that the damage to the left ear will remain, which is mild at low frequencies. The key frequencies responsible for speech perception are 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz, which are mildly affected.

However, your right ear will compensate, so there should not be much problem with communication. Regarding tinnitus, you can consult an audiologist for TRT (tinnitus retraining therapy), which may provide some relief. If desired, you can also consult an otolaryngologist for further treatment options for low-frequency hearing loss. If your tinnitus is reduced, you may hear much better.

I hope this has helped you. Please feel free to reach me again, in case of further queries.

Thank you.