I am sick with worry. This problem started about four months ago. Less commonly, sudden hearing loss can be caused by a strenuous activity, such as weightlifting, that places severe pressure on the inner ear and damages it. Ringing in the ears and lightheadedness sometimes accompany this form of sudden hearing loss. Sometimes no cause is found.
Some people regain their hearing, or part of it, with time.
Unfortunately, no treatment has proven effective. Corticosteroids taken by mouth frequently are prescribed, and a period of bed rest often is advised. In certain cases, surgery may help. 882-7000 to make an appointment with a University of Missouri Health Sciences Center physician. I've had a lumpy, scratchy feeling in my throat for about three months.