Hearing loss is generally a frustrating condition that can be the result of various things. Although hearing loss is commonly the result of age or an injury, in some situations, hearing loss might be an indication of a more severe underlying medical condition.
These are some hearing loss red flags you should watch for
Hearing loss will often throw up various red flags indicating it’s time for a hearing test. Here are a few of those red flags that should make you take notice.
Having difficulty hearing phone calls
Even with a volume control setting, you might find it hard to hear the person you are talking to on the phone. You should call us for a hearing test if you find yourself continuously cranking up the volume on your phone.
Difficulty following conversations
Even though getting lost during a conversation isn’t always a sign of hearing loss, it might be a sign of hearing loss if you regularly have difficulty processing the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time.
Family & neighbors are complaining about a loud TV
Following along with television shows, particularly when there’s music and dialog, can be challenging. It’s worthwhile to recognize that turning the television up louder doesn’t always make the sound clearer. But it’s time to have your hearing checked if your neighbors can hear your TV or if you constantly need the volume on a very loud setting.
Difficulty hearing in noisy environments
It usually means you’re struggling to distinguish speech from background sound if hearing in a public place has become a challenge. People 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 can’t hear them, that doesn’t automatically mean you have hearing loss. Still, it could be a red flag that you aren’t receiving and processing speech properly if the word “what” is the most used word in your vocabulary.
Failing to understand what people say
Misunderstanding what people are saying can be embarrassing and is often a sign of high frequency hearing loss. This type of hearing loss makes it hard to discern speech.
If you are dealing with any of the above red flags, you should schedule a hearing assessment as soon as possible. Luckily, the stigma that was once associated with hearing loss has nearly vanished, the testing is easy, and with the modern advances in hearing aid technologies, there’s no reason for you to continue to suffer with hearing loss.
