Top Signs You Need a Hearing Test

If you have noticed a recent change in your quality of hearing or you struggle to hear people in conversations it could be too sign you need a hearing test. Although it is scary or intimidating to go to an audiologist for a hearing test, it can make all the difference to your quality of life. It can also help to protect your hearing for the future. If you have any of the top signs below don't hesitate to contact your local audiologist. 

Ringing in the ear 

You might have had strong hearing your whole life but as you become older you might start to hear a low frequency humming. This could be tinnitus which is a sign your hearing is starting to deteriorate. This is caused by receptors in the ear beginning to die off. 

You might think tinnitus is caused by the ears but it's actually the brain. Even though the ear receptors die the brain still creates sound as if the spud waves were still coming in. In other words it compensates. This is the ringing you hear. There's no cure for tinnitus but your audiologist can help you relieve it. 

Other people notice

One of the most common ways people discover they need a hearing test is by interacting with other people. Usually, a person with a loss of hearing will notice that group conversations are quieter than they should be, you might have to ask people to speak up or miss what they say. 

Another indication of hearing loss onset is when you need to turn up the TV or turn it down for other people. If you can't hear audio in the same range as other people you might need a hearing test. A hearing test will establish your hearing range and give you options to improve it. 

Headaches from electronics

It can be difficult sometimes to identify hearing loss. It happens so gradually, and the signs are not always obvious. One example of this is headaches after using electronic devices. There could be many reasons for these headaches too, but one of these reasons is hearing loss. 

When your hearing starts to decline it makes it more difficult for your brain to interpret the audio. This can lead to headaches. It can also lead to issues in the body since everything is connected. Although the headaches from devices could also be related to the eyes, it's still a good idea to have your hearing tested. 

Pain in your ear

If you experience pain in your ear, it's a sign you need a hearing test or a medical exam. Pain in the ear canal results from infection or damage that can lead to long term hearing loss. It's important that you take ear pain seriously and contact your audiologist. 

There are several tests that can be carried out to determine the cause and solution of your ear pain. Most of these tests are noninvasive and pain free. You will probably have a quiet room test that only involves listening to various frequencies of noise.