Signs that You May Need a Hearing Aid

Signs that You May Need a Hearing Aid

Hearing loss, just like any other problem, requires prompt attention and care. While ideally, it should be obvious to know when hearing loss has occurred, sometimes the problem can gradually sneak up on us. Here are some of the signs that you or someone you love may want to turn to our Norwalk and New Canaan, CT, ENT doctor, Dr. Andrew Parker, for a hearing evaluation:

You Always Turn Up the Volume

A volume that may be perfectly normal for everyone else around you to hear may not be loud enough for you. You may regularly turn up the volume on the TV or radio in order to properly hear it, which may elicit complaints from those around you. If you find that friends, family, or colleagues are voicing complaints about the volume of your media or voice, you may want to see a hearing professional here at our Norwalk and New Canaan, CT, office.

It’s Difficult Hearing Others in a Crowd

Do you find that your hearing gets lost in the crowd? Is it difficult to understand what others are saying in noisy environments such as a busy restaurant? This is another telltale sign of hearing loss. It may cause you to disengage from conversation or ask people to repeat themselves often. Does this sound like you? If so, it’s time to give us a call.

You Catch Yourself Saying “What?” A Lot

Do you constantly have to ask people to repeat themselves when they are talking to you? Not only is this frustrating for you, but it’s also frustrating for people who are trying to communicate with you. If “what” has become a part of your daily vernacular, it’s time to get your hearing checked.

There is a Ringing in Your Ears

While ringing in the ears (also known as tinnitus) doesn’t necessarily mean that you have hearing loss often times the two do go together, particularly if hearing loss is due to exposure to loud and excessive noises. Either way, if you’re experiencing ringing in the ears you’ll want to go ahead and undergo a simple hearing test to make sure that you aren’t dealing with substantial hearing loss.

Concerned? Give Us a Call

If you are having trouble hearing those around you it’s time you did something about it. Call Parker Ear, Nose & Throat in Norwalk and New Canaan, CT, today at (203) 866-8121 to schedule a consultation.