Many times, people hear that someone is talking, but do not understand the words clearly. We do not even realize that our hearing ability is decreasing.
Always increasing TV volume level! It may be early sign of hearing loss: Hearing problems do not occur suddenly, but develop gradually. Many times, we do not even realize that our hearing ability is decreasing. In most cases, hearing problems start slowly, and the early signs seem so common that people ignore them.
The first sign of a hearing problem is not always hearing loss. Many times people hear that someone is talking, but do not understand the words clearly. Therefore, it is very important to recognize early symptoms so that further problems can be avoided.
Symptoms:
- Repeat words: You often ask people to repeat themselves. In most cases, family members or friends are the first to notice this change. Apart from crowded places or noisy background, they could not hear words clearly in quitter environment also.
- Raising volume of TV, mobile or radio: Habit of raising volume of TV, mobile or radio frequently. It may seem problematic for others but the person experiencing hearing problems considers it normal. This change happens gradually, so many people do not take it seriously.
- Difficulty in conversation: Difficulty in communicating over phone can also be a sign of hearing loss. In a face-to-face conversation, facial expressions and lip movements help in understanding, but on the phone, you have to understand voice alone.
- Ringing ears: A ringing, humming, or whistling sound in the ears can also be a cause for concern. This condition is called tinnitus, which is often a sign of an underlying hearing problem.
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