Typical warning signs of hearing loss
Hearing loss can take form in a variety of ways; the symptoms therefore, depend on the severity of the hearing loss. Warning signs or symptoms typically range from difficulty understanding words to being unable to communicate and socialize with others all together.
Signs can come on suddenly and strong, or they can be subtle and intensify over time. If you have abrupt, severe hearing loss, you will immediately realize that your ability to hear has declined dramatically or in some cases, disappeared entirely in the affected ear. In either case, it’s important to know the indications of potential hearing loss so you can seek professional care as soon as possible. While it’s easy to ignore or reject that you have hearing loss, it’s better to be honest with yourself if you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Difficulty hearing from a distance
- Problems hearing speech in the presence of background noise
- Others find the affected person speaks too loudly
- Other people appear to mumble
- Private or neighbour complains that radio or TV is played too loudly
- Difficulty understanding soft speech or female and children’s voices
- Often having to ask people to repeat themselves
- Inability to hear common sounds in the household, such as alarm clock, water-tap dripping, etc.
On average, it takes people 5 to 7 years after first experiencing hearing loss symptoms before they seek help.
If you or someone close to you might have hearing loss, talk to your physician about the best action to take.
A hearing care professional can help identify hearing loss and suggest the best solution. We provide the latest technology in hearing aids, all of which are effective, affordable, comfortable and discrete.
