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The Telltale Signs Of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss creeps up on you slowly
Hearing usually deteriorates slowly and gradually, which is why many people have the feeling that they can still hear fairly well for a long time. The situations in which you hear, but no longer understand correctly, gradually accumulate, for example in a restaurant when the level of noise around you is high. Have you ever noticed yourself answering "yes" or nodding even though you didn't really understand the person you were talking to? These can be the first signs that your hearing has decreased.
Recognize the signs of hearing loss
If you’ve noticed that you are struggling to keep up during conversations or that your hearing seems to have changed, even slightly, you may be experiencing hearing loss. It is important to know that you are not alone in this experience and that there is a wealth of resources and solutions you can access to support your hearing. Hearing loss does not mean a decline in your overall health and acknowledging and addressing your symptoms early on can transform your everyday life.
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Common signs of hearing loss
Hearing loss involves a reduced capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound. This creates a number of symptoms that can range from mild to more profound. Recognizing telltale signs of hearing loss can help you take swift action to address symptoms. Common signs include the following:
- You find yourself struggling to keep up during conversations, especially in places like restaurants or during parties where there is more background noise than usual.
- It sounds like your loved ones are mumbling or slurring their words.
- You ask others to repeat what they’ve said or to speak louder.
- You frequently turn up the volume on the TV or other electronic devices like your phone.
- You miss phone calls because you didn’t hear your phone ringing or sleep through your alarm.
- Mishearing or confusing words like fog and frog.
- It is especially challenging to hear higher pitched voices like children and/or women.
- Lip reading to help identify individual words.
- Tinnitus, which is a ringing or buzzing noise in one or both ears.
- Feeling left out during social activities and gatherings with family and friends.
Communication is key to your well-being
If any of these symptoms and daily experiences sound familiar to you, you may be experiencing hearing loss. These symptoms often take a toll on communication and make it challenging to fully participate in conversations. Communication is an essential way we navigate daily life so when it is strained, the effects are multifaceted. This can affect relationships, social life, and overall health.
Accepting your hearing loss is the first step to a better life
Acknowledging these symptoms can be tough. It is important to remember that hearing loss can happen to anyone and intervening as early as possible offers life-changing benefits. Remember that early intervention can significantly improve your overall health and wellbeing. Who wouldn’t want to live better?