When will I need a test for hearing loss?

Starting at the age of 18 and continuing until you are 50, a hearing screening should be part of your annual physical every three to five years. Because hearing loss often occurs gradually, it can be difficult to recognize when you have it.

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It is mandatory for you to recognize whether you need a hearing test or not. A person should be aware of his ears, it’s functioning and maintenance. Hearing loss is a common problem and anyone can be a sufferer. Thus proper checkups and the hearing test should be done.

When will you need a test for hearing loss

According to the situations arise a person needs a test for hearing loss. Following are the circumstances which demand a test for hearing loss :

Physical Symptoms

  • Signs or symptoms of other serious neurologic conditions such as a stroke (slurred speech, facial droop, difficulty moving one side of your body)
  • Recent or present foreign body in the ear
  • Fluid or blood coming from the ear
  • Recent pressure changes (diving)
  • Severe trauma to the head
  • Earache

General Symptoms

  • Listening to television or radio at a high volume
  • Trouble understanding speech, especially in noisy environments
  • The perception that others are mumbling
  • Difficulty hearing people on the phone
  • Often ask people to repeat themselves
  • Avoiding social situations
  • Exhaustion after attending social events
  • Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears
  • You no longer hear normal household sounds, such as the dripping of a faucet or the ringing of a doorbell.
  • You have difficulty understanding a conversation when in a large group or crowd.
  • Speech and other sounds seem muffled
  • Difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds (e.g., birds, doorbell, telephone, alarm clock)
  • Trouble distinguishing speech consonants (e.g., difficulty distinguishing the difference between s and f,  between p and t, or between sh and th in the speech)
  • Asking  others to speak more slowly and clearly
  • Hypersensitivity to certain sounds (certain sounds are very bothersome or create pain)

Medical Situations

  • Having a family history of hearing loss.
  • Medications that can harm the hearing system (ototoxic drugs).
  • Have diabetes, heart, circulation or thyroid problems.
  • Have been exposed to very loud sounds over a long period or single exposure to explosive noise.

Therefore regular and timely checkups are important for your healthy ear. If you are facing any of the above symptoms described above immediately visit for the hearing test.

You can purchase the latest hearing aids at a fair price through HearingSol, If you need more information or you have a query about Hearing Aid or Hearing Loss, just give us a call on +91-9327901950. We are always here to help you.

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