Hearing Problems
The Early Symptoms of Hearing Loss
Often, it’s not the individuals themselves but rather their friends and family who first recognize the symptoms of hearing problems. They notice differences in usual behaviors, the insistence on asking for things to be repeated, higher volumes on radios and televisions, and indeed, in everyday life, we can find useful indications about our condition.
Try answering these simple questions:
- Do you find yourself thinking that other people have started speaking more quietly?
- Do you ask them to repeat what they’ve said?
- Do you rely on lip reading to follow conversations?
- Do you have difficulty following conversations in crowded places?
- Do your family members point out that you keep the TV volume high?
- Do you have difficulty hearing the sound of your cell phone or doorbell?
- Are you tired and irritable in the evening?
If your answer to one or more of these questions is yes, get a hearing check.
Consequences of Hearing Loss
The consequences of hearing loss are varied and impact our quality of life in various ways. Our safety, serenity, and relational life are strongly affected.
Short-Term Consequences
In the immediate term, the consequences of hearing loss or hearing impairment negatively affect our social life. Sounds, no longer clearly perceived, make all public situations particularly challenging; environmental noises blend with the voices of others, creating deep discomfort for the person with hearing problems who effectively cannot communicate with others. The most common reaction is a rapid reduction in all social commitments, a progressive isolation that impoverishes the person’s relational life and gives way to frustration and sadness.
Medium/Long-Term Consequences
And if relational life is the first to be affected, untreated hearing loss in the long term can trigger significant cognitive decline processes. If sound perception is a mechanical process, its interpretation is a cognitive act. When a person is no longer able to perceive sound, the brain, unable to perform its usual functions, undergoes a progressive process of atrophy, a decline that goes well beyond hearing function, with heavy repercussions on the individual.
Free Visit for a Hearing Test
Don’t stay in doubt, take care of your health, get a hearing check. The visit is free and without obligation, the test is quick and painless. Booking is simple: you can call us, visit us, or fill out the contact form.
Our audiologists will contact you as soon as possible to schedule an appointment!