What is the First Sign of Hearing Loss​?

Difficulty Understanding Speech:

• Struggling to follow conversations, especially in noisy environments.

• Frequently asking others to repeat themselves or speak more slowly.

• Words may seem muffled or unclear.

Turning Up the Volume:

• Increasing the volume on TVs, radios, or phones to levels that others find too loud.

• Relying heavily on subtitles while watching television.

Missing Everyday Sounds:

• Not hearing doorbells, alarms, or phone notifications.

• Difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds, like birds chirping.

Social Withdrawal:

• Avoiding group settings or conversations due to frustration or embarrassment.

• Feeling isolated because of challenges in participating in discussions.

Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus):

• Hearing a persistent ringing, buzzing, or humming sound in the ears, which can be associated with hearing loss.

Struggling on the Phone:

• Difficulty understanding conversations over the phone.

• Needing to use a speakerphone or rely on visual cues.

Misunderstanding Conversations:

• Responding inappropriately due to mishearing words.

• Finding it hard to follow fast or overlapping speech.

Fatigue from Listening:

• Feeling mentally exhausted after conversations due to the extra effort needed to process sounds.

Background Noise Challenges:

• Difficulty distinguishing speech from background noise in busy settings like restaurants or public spaces.

Family or Friends Noticing Changes:

• Loved ones pointing out that you’re not hearing as well as you used to.

• Being told that you miss parts of conversations e.g in discussions.

Common Signs of Hearing Loss

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