You might have hearing loss if you have the following symptoms
In social situations:
- Require frequent repetition and are having difficulty following conversations involving more than 2 people
- Find other people sounding muffled or mumbling
- If you are speaking louder than necessary in conversation
- Have a hard time hearing in noisy situations
- Have your TV or radio turned up to a high volume
- Have ringing or buzzing in your ears
- Try to read lips and watch people’s faces when they speak with you
If you personally feel:
- Stressed from trying to hear what others are saying
- Annoyed at others because you can’t hear or understand them
- Embarrassed or nervous to meet new people or from misunderstanding what others are saying
- Disinterested or slow to respond
- Withdraw from social situations because of difficulty in hearing others
If you medically:
- Have a family history of hearing issues
- Need to take medications (ototoxic drugs) that can harm the hearing system
When to see a hearing healthcare provider
It is extremely important to see a doctor or hearing healthcare provider if you have any of the listed symptoms. Hearing loss can not be treated, but early detection can help decrease the level of hearing loss.
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