Hearing loss is usually an aggravating condition that can be caused by a variety of things. Although hearing loss is usually due to age or an injury, in some circumstances, hearing loss might be a symptom of a more serious root medical condition.
These are some hearing loss red flags you should look for
Hearing loss will often throw up various red flags indicating it’s time for a hearing test. Pay attention if any of these red flags show up.
Having trouble hearing phone calls
You may be having a hard time hearing phone calls even with the volume setting. If you are constantly turning the volume up louder and louder on your cell phone or landline, you should make an appointment as soon as you can for a hearing exam.
Trouble following conversations
Even though getting lost when you’re having a conversation isn’t always an indication of hearing loss, it might be a sign of hearing loss if you frequently have a hard time processing the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time.
Neighbors and family members are complaining about a loud TV
Following along with television shows, particularly when there’s music and dialog, can be difficult. We need to understand that the sound doesn’t necessarily get clearer when you turn the volume up. But it’s time to get your hearing assessed if your neighbors can hear your TV or if you continuously need the volume on a really loud setting.
Trouble hearing in noisy environments
If you are in a public place and the background noise makes it hard to hear the others with you, it generally means you struggle to mask background noise and focus on speech. Individuals who are developing hearing loss most commonly have this complaint.
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. 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 say
Misunderstanding what people are saying can be awkward and is often a sign of high frequency hearing loss. This means you are unable to discern the sounds of speech.
Call us for a hearing exam as soon as you can if you are noticing any of the above red flags. Luckily, the stigma that was once associated with hearing loss has nearly vanished, the testing is simple, and with the modern developments in hearing aid technologies, there is no reason for you to keep suffering with hearing loss.
