This morning I was lying on my bed, resting the side of my head (the upper jaw/ear area) on my hand for about 5 mins, then I got up and couldn't hear properly out of my left ear. It is the same sound as you experience when you have water in the ear, where it's kind of muffled. It's been like that all day.

I was reluctant to call for a phone appointment with the doctor as I called him a couple days ago regarding a separate issue. I know it is stupid, so I will call tomorrow, but now I'm worried as I get anxious and panicky about my health, hence why I'm here.

Anybody experienced this before and know what it could be? I was hearing fine before I did that this morning. Appreciate any responses.