Hearing loss is generally a frustrating condition that can be the result of a number of things. There are some circumstances where hearing loss is related to a more serious underlying health condition and isn’t merely the result of aging or an injury.
Watch out for these hearing loss red flags
Hearing loss will frequently throw up a variety of red flags indicating it’s time for a hearing test. Pay attention if any of these red flags appear.
Having trouble hearing phone calls
You may be having a hard time hearing phone calls even with the volume setting. You need to call us for a hearing exam if you find yourself continuously cranking the volume up on your phone.
Difficulty following conversations
At times, we get lost during conversations even when our hearing is normal, but if it happens often, especially when more than two people are talking, it’s probably a sign of hearing loss.
People around you are complaining about the rising volume of your TV
Following along with television shows, particularly when there’s music and dialog, can be difficult. It’s worthwhile to understand that turning the tv up louder doesn’t always clear up the sound. But if you constantly need the television turned 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.
Trouble hearing in noisy settings
It typically means you’re struggling to separate speech from background sound if hearing in a public place has become difficult. This is one of the most prevalent complaints of people who are developing hearing loss.
You keep asking people what they said
If someone is mumbling a few feet from you and you’re unable to hear them, that doesn’t always mean you have hearing loss. Still, 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.
Misunderstanding what people say
It can be an indication of high frequency hearing loss, often an awkward one, if you regularly misunderstand what people are saying. This means you are not capable of discerning the sounds of speech.
Call us for a hearing exam as soon as you can if you are experiencing any of the above red flags. Here’s the good news, hearing testing is easy and the stigma of hearing loss is a thing of the past so there’s no reason to keep having trouble hearing.
