Eleven Common Symptoms of Hearing Loss
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Trisha Rogers
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Published on 12/20/2009
Millions of Americans suffer from hearing loss on many different levels and many don’t even know it because the changes come on gradually and are often missed by the individual themselves In many cases it is a family member or friends who notice the changes first and inform the one whose hearing is deteriorating and it's often the family member or friend that can notice the signs listed below relevant to the individual experiencing hearing loss
Millions of Americans suffer from hearing loss on many different levels and many don’t even know it because the changes come on gradually and are often missed by the individual themselves. In many cases it is a family member or friends who notice the changes first and inform the one whose hearing is deteriorating and it's often the family member or friend that can notice the signs listed below relevant to the individual experiencing hearing loss.
On the contrary, a sudden loss of hearing—within three days—is a medical emergency. One should immediately see a doctor if sudden hearing loss occurs.
For most people, however, gradual hearing loss comes over time. Here are 11 symptoms of hearing loss to watch out for:
1. Muffled quality to sounds or sounds are not distinct. This can be especially prevalent when having conversations in a group or location where there is a lot of surrounding noise or background noise.
2. Listening to the TV or radio at a higher volume than previously done. You often miss what people on TV/radio are saying, and sometimes people tell you that the TV or radio is too loud.
3. Conversations are hard to follow. You have difficulty understanding the words people are saying or distinguishing specific sounds. For example, hearing a conversation when there is background noise like traffic can be very difficult. Or following a conversation when multiple people are talking at once. Related to this, conversations on the telephone are more difficult to hear and understand. Do you often misunderstand people or ask them to repeat what they have said?
4. Difficulty hearing high tones. Often the voices of women and children are more difficult to understand than the voices of men. Doorbells and phones ringing can also be hard to hear because they are in the higher range of sound.
5. Alternately, low-frequency sounds sometimes become louder and more annoying. Appliances and other low-frequency sounds can be hard to “tune out.”
6. Avoiding social situations. Because of the stress and difficulty involved in trying to understand and converse in social situations, many people will avoid these situations if possible.
7. Depression. Because of the hearing problems, stress, and lack of socializing, people can become depressed.
8. Ringing, roaring, hissing, or buzzing in the ears.
9. Ear pain, itching, or irritation. This can indicate a condition which should be looked at by a physician.
10. Fluid leaking from the ear. Injury or infection, which is causing the hearing loss, can cause fluid to leak from the ears. This condition should be looked at by a doctor.
11. Vertigo. If the hearing loss is caused by certain diseases, the result can be vertigo.
If you are experiencing any of the issues associated with hearing loss listed above, you may want to consider using a hearing aid, or consulting with you Doctor about hearing loss. There are many solutions in the market today for those experiencing even mild to moderate hearing loss that can really help your quality of life.
On the contrary, a sudden loss of hearing—within three days—is a medical emergency. One should immediately see a doctor if sudden hearing loss occurs.
For most people, however, gradual hearing loss comes over time. Here are 11 symptoms of hearing loss to watch out for:
1. Muffled quality to sounds or sounds are not distinct. This can be especially prevalent when having conversations in a group or location where there is a lot of surrounding noise or background noise.
2. Listening to the TV or radio at a higher volume than previously done. You often miss what people on TV/radio are saying, and sometimes people tell you that the TV or radio is too loud.
3. Conversations are hard to follow. You have difficulty understanding the words people are saying or distinguishing specific sounds. For example, hearing a conversation when there is background noise like traffic can be very difficult. Or following a conversation when multiple people are talking at once. Related to this, conversations on the telephone are more difficult to hear and understand. Do you often misunderstand people or ask them to repeat what they have said?
4. Difficulty hearing high tones. Often the voices of women and children are more difficult to understand than the voices of men. Doorbells and phones ringing can also be hard to hear because they are in the higher range of sound.
5. Alternately, low-frequency sounds sometimes become louder and more annoying. Appliances and other low-frequency sounds can be hard to “tune out.”
6. Avoiding social situations. Because of the stress and difficulty involved in trying to understand and converse in social situations, many people will avoid these situations if possible.
7. Depression. Because of the hearing problems, stress, and lack of socializing, people can become depressed.
8. Ringing, roaring, hissing, or buzzing in the ears.
9. Ear pain, itching, or irritation. This can indicate a condition which should be looked at by a physician.
10. Fluid leaking from the ear. Injury or infection, which is causing the hearing loss, can cause fluid to leak from the ears. This condition should be looked at by a doctor.
11. Vertigo. If the hearing loss is caused by certain diseases, the result can be vertigo.
If you are experiencing any of the issues associated with hearing loss listed above, you may want to consider using a hearing aid, or consulting with you Doctor about hearing loss. There are many solutions in the market today for those experiencing even mild to moderate hearing loss that can really help your quality of life.