Hearing loss is generally an aggravating condition that can be the result of various things. There are some situations where hearing loss is related to a more serious underlying health condition and isn’t merely the result of an injury or aging.
These are some hearing loss red flags you should watch for
Hearing loss will frequently throw up a number of red flags indicating it’s time for a hearing test. Pay attention if any of these red flags appear.
Trouble hearing on the telephone
Even with a volume control setting, you may find it difficult to hear the person you are talking to on the phone. You need to call us for a hearing exam if you find yourself continuously turning up the volume on your phone.
Difficulty making out conversations
Although getting lost during a conversation isn’t always a sign of hearing loss, it may be a sign of hearing loss if you frequently have difficulty processing the conversation when two or more individuals are talking at the same time.
People around you are complaining about the increasing volume of your TV
Following along with tv shows, particularly when there’s dialog and music, can be difficult. It’s worthwhile to recognize that turning the television up louder doesn’t always make the sound clearer. But if you continuously need the television cranked up to a high volume that is unpleasant for others in the room or if your neighbors are hearing your television, it is time to check your hearing.
Difficulty hearing in loud environments
It normally means you’re struggling to differentiate speech from background sound if hearing in a public place has become a challenge. This is one of the most prevalent complaints of people who are experiencing hearing loss.
You say “what” frequently
If someone is mumbling a few feet from you and you can’t hear them, that doesn’t necessarily indicate you have hearing loss. However, if you say the word “what” more than any other word in your vocabulary, it may be a red flag that you aren’t receiving sound signals clearly in order to process speech correctly.
Failing to understand what people are saying
Misunderstanding what people say can be awkward and is often an indication of high frequency hearing loss. This type of hearing loss makes it difficult to distinguish speech.
Contact us for a hearing assessments as soon as you can if you are noticing any of the above red flags. Fortunately, the stigma that was once related to hearing loss has nearly vanished, the exam is easy, and with the modern advances in hearing aid technologies, there is no reason for you to keep suffering with hearing loss.
