Signs of Hearing Loss
What does hearing loss sound like?
Hearing loss usually develops gradually. You might not even notice it at first. Most people blame their hearing troubles on external factors in the beginning, however there are some common warning signs:
- People seem to mumble or speak too softly to you
- You often ask people to repeat themselves
- Your family complains that you play the radio or TV too loudly
- You can’t hear normal household sounds anymore, such as the doorbell
- You find it hard to understand a conversation when you’re in a large group or crowd
- You have trouble understanding all the words in a conversation
- You find telephone conversation increasingly difficult
- You have trouble hearing when your back is turned to the person talking
- You’ve been told you speak too loudly
- You experience ringing in your ears
