Can sudden deafness caused by mumps recover?
Disease description:
Recently, I was diagnosed with mumps, which resulted in hearing impairment. Can sudden sensorineural hearing loss caused by mumps recover?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) caused by mumps may recover. Local inflammation can radiate to adjacent structures such as the middle ear, impairing normal hearing and potentially leading to sudden deafness. Patients should take antibiotics—such as amoxicillin capsules—under a physician’s guidance to effectively suppress the inflammatory response. Additionally, neurotrophic agents like mecobalamin tablets may be used to support neural repair and facilitate recovery from hearing loss.
