Hearing loss can be caused by many things and is usually very frustrating. There are some circumstances where hearing loss is related to a more severe underlying health condition and isn’t just the result of aging or an injury.
Look out for these hearing loss red flags
Hearing loss will frequently throw up various red flags meaning it’s time for a hearing test. Pay attention if any of these red flags show up.
Having difficulty hearing phone calls
Even with a volume control setting, you may find it difficult to hear the individual you are talking to on the phone. If you are continually cranking the volume up louder and louder on your cell phone or landline, you should schedule an appointment as soon as you can for a hearing assessment.
Trouble following conversations
At times, we get lost when we’re having conversations even when our hearing is healthy, but if it occurs frequently, especially when more than two people are talking, it’s likely an indication of hearing loss.
Family & neighbors are complaining about a loud TV
It can be challenging to hear tv shows, particularly if music is combined with dialog. It’s important to recognize that turning the tv up louder doesn’t always clear up the sound. But it’s time to have your hearing checked if your neighbors can hear your TV or if you continuously need the volume on a very loud setting.
Trouble hearing in loud settings
If you are in a public location and the background noise makes it difficult to hear the others with you, it typically means you struggle to filter out background noise and focus on speech. This is one of the most prevalent complaints of individuals who are experiencing hearing loss.
You say “what” a lot
If someone is mumbling a few feet from you and you’re unable to hear them, that doesn’t necessarily mean you have hearing loss. Still, if you say the word “what” more than any other word in your vocabulary, it might be a red flag that you aren’t getting sound signals clearly in order to process speech properly.
Failing to understand what people are saying
Misunderstanding what people say can be awkward and is frequently a sign of high frequency hearing loss. This means you are not capable of discerning the sounds of speech.
Contact us for a hearing test as soon as you can if you are experiencing any of the above red flags. Luckily, the stigma that was once related to hearing loss has nearly vanished, the exam is easy, and with the modern developments in hearing aid technologies, there is no reason for you to continue to suffer with hearing loss.