Hearing loss can be a consequence of numerous things and is usually extremely aggravating. Although hearing loss is usually the result of age or an injury, in some situations, hearing loss might be an indication of a more severe underlying medical issue.
Watch out for these hearing loss red flags
Hearing loss will frequently throw up a variety of red flags meaning it’s time for a hearing assessment. Pay attention if any of these red flags show up.
Difficulties hearing on the telephone
You might be having a difficult 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 need to schedule an appointment as soon as you can for a hearing assessment.
Difficulty following conversations
At times, we get lost when we’re having conversations even when our hearing is healthy, but if it happens often, particularly when more than two people are talking, it’s most likely a sign of hearing loss.
People around you are complaining about the increasing volume of your TV
It can be difficult to follow tv shows, particularly if music is combined with dialog. It’s worthwhile to know that cranking the television up louder doesn’t always clear up the sound. But it’s time to get your hearing assessed if your neighbors can hear your TV or if you constantly need the volume on a very loud setting.
Difficulty hearing in loud settings
It typically means you’re struggling to separate speech from background noise if hearing in a public place has become a challenge. Individuals who are experiencing hearing loss most commonly have this complaint.
You keep asking people what they said
If somebody is mumbling a few feet from you and you’re unable to hear them, that doesn’t always mean you have hearing loss. However, it may be a red flag that you aren’t receiving and processing speech correctly if the word “what” is the most used word in your vocabulary.
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 means you are unable to discern the sounds of speech.
Call us for a hearing assessments as soon as you can if you are noticing any of the above red flags. Luckily, the stigma that was once linked to hearing loss has nearly vanished, the testing is simple, and with the modern developments in hearing aid technologies, there’s no reason for you to keep suffering with hearing loss.