Hearing loss can be brought on by many things and is generally very aggravating. There are some situations where hearing loss is a consequence of a more severe underlying health condition and isn’t just the result of an injury or aging.
These are some hearing loss red flags you should look for
There are varieties of red flags that may be an indication of hearing loss and that it’s time to schedule a hearing assessment appointment. Here are a few of those red flags that should make you take notice.
Difficulties hearing on the telephone
You may be having a hard time hearing phone calls even with the volume setting. If you are continually turning the volume up louder and louder on your cell phone or landline, you should make an appointment as soon as possible for a hearing evaluation.
Trouble making out conversations
Even though getting lost during a conversation isn’t always a sign of hearing loss, it may be a sign of hearing loss if you regularly have difficulty processing the conversation when two or more individuals are talking at the same time.
Neighbors and family members are complaining about a loud TV
Following along with television shows, particularly when there’s music and dialog, can be challenging. We need to recognize that the sound doesn’t necessarily get clearer when you crank the volume up. 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 high setting.
Difficulty hearing in noisy environments
If you are in a public location and the background sound makes it difficult to hear the others with you, it generally means you struggle to filter out background noise and focus on speech. Individuals who are experiencing hearing loss most frequently have this complaint.
You keep asking people what they said
Just because you can’t hear somebody mumbling several feet from you doesn’t mean you have hearing loss. However, it could 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 are saying
Misunderstanding what people say can be awkward and is often a sign of high frequency hearing loss. This type of hearing loss makes it difficult to discern speech.
Contact us for a hearing assessments as soon as you can if you are experiencing any of the above red flags. The good news is, hearing testing is simple and the stigma of hearing loss is a thing of the past so there’s no reason to continue to have trouble hearing.