It can be challenging to notice that you are losing your hearing. But, more often than not, the people around you will start to realise it before you do.  

What Are the Early Signs of Hearing Loss?

1. Difficulty hearing

You are constantly finding it difficult to hear what other people are saying to you. You can’t distinguish speech in noisy environments. As a result, you avoid social gatherings and other crowded places.  

2. Straining to listen

You find yourself straining to hear what the other person is trying to say. Conversations are exhausting to you as you spend most of the time you are struggling to hear.   

3. You ask people to repeat themselves 

You keep telling people to repeat the statement they said as you didn't it. Then, at some point, you no longer participate in the conversation because you are afraid that you will ask them to repeat themselves too many times.  

4. Constant ringing in your ears 

Hearing loss can cause tinnitus. Tinnitus is hearing sounds such as ringing, buzzing and hissing that no one else can hear. 

5. Common sounds have disappeared

It is an early sign of hearing loss if you can’t hear birds singing outside the window anymore or can’t hear children laughing. 

If you suspect that you have any of these signs, it might be time to see an audiologist for a hearing test. If the hearing test comes out clean, then you are okay. However, if you are experiencing hearing loss, they will prescribe hearing loss solutions such as hearing aids. 

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