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What are the Signs of Hearing Loss?

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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.