The age range was 23 to 55. There was no statistically significant difference between the mean age of both groups. Vertigo was found in 17 patients. However, vertigo was not a significant factor in those who achieved hearing improvement. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is a common expression of inner ear problems such as viral infection, vascular osculation, or rupture of the internal ear membrane.
Viral inflammation is the most commonly accepted cause for the condition.
Consequently, adding antiviral such as a acyclovir to steroids increases chance of recovery, especially when treatment is early.