| Hearing loss is something that we should all be aware | | | | include feeling frustrated due to constantly straining to |
| of. It is something can come with age, due to genetics | | | | understand what people are saying. Feeling annoyed |
| or following exposure to a loud noise such as an | | | | at other people because you can't understand them or |
| explosion. The signs of hearing loss can be very subtle | | | | feeling reluctant to meet new people. |
| and can gradually accelerate over time. However here | | | | Medically |
| are a few things that the British Hearing Institute have | | | | Recognising the signs of hearing loss are especially |
| noted to be common signs of hearing loss. These are | | | | important if you have a family history of hearing loss. |
| things that you can look out for in your own behaviour, | | | | Taking certain types of medicine can harm the hearing |
| or in the behaviour of a loved one. | | | | system, along with diabetes, heart, circulation and |
| Social Situations | | | | thyroid problems. Furthermore, if you've had frequent |
| Social situations can be very difficult for those who | | | | contact with loud noises or have been near an |
| are struggling with their hearing. Finding conversations | | | | explosion, you should particularly be aware of the |
| with more than 2 people hard to follow can be a | | | | signs. |
| common sign of hearing loss. As can ringing in your | | | | Whilst we should be aware of the signs of hearing |
| ears or difficulty hearing woman and children. Having to | | | | loss, it is not something we should fear. There are a |
| have the TV turned up louder or finding yourself lip | | | | wide variety of small and stylish hearing aids on the |
| reading in order to understand what people are saying | | | | market that can improve your hearing. The most |
| are key signs. These and more can all be indications of | | | | desirable of which is the CIC - Completely in Canal. |
| hearing loss. | | | | This hearing aid sits completely in the ear canal making |
| Emotional Effects | | | | it virtually invisible to others. There are also BTE - |
| Losing your hearing can be a very emotional | | | | Behind the Ear - hearings aids as well as OTE - One |
| experience, however sometimes these heightened | | | | the Ear devices and RIC - Receiver in Canal aids. Any |
| emotions can be a sign that something is wrong. The | | | | team of hearing loss specialists will be able to provide |
| BHI note the emotional effects that can be felt when | | | | you with all the help and advice you need should you |
| suffering with hearing loss. These kinds of emotions | | | | find yourself suffering with hearing loss. |