When it comes to hearing loss, symptoms are not always abrupt or incredibly obvious. The symptoms of hearing loss are often gradual or may seem situational for many, especially in crowds, loud events such as concerts or when someone has a softer voice. In this blog, we’ll discuss the signs that could point to the possibility of hearing loss.

Social Situations & Hearing Loss

Whether you’re at a restaurant, a shopping mall or even at home watching TV, you could be experiencing symptoms of hearing loss that you or the people around you find irritating. One of the biggest signs is frequently needing repetition during a conversation. This can then be complicated by being in a group larger than two, or with background noise such as a busy restaurant or large room of people.

Emotional Effects of Hearing Loss

In addition to causing complications in social situations, hearing loss symptoms can also cause emotional distress to those who are experiencing the symptoms. Emotional distress from hearing loss can come from situations such as feeling worried about not being able to hear others, or feeling irritated that you can’t understand someone when they are speaking.

Medical Reasons for Hearing Loss

Another way you may be able to identify if you are experiencing hearing loss is by taking a good look at your medical history and overall health. The main factor to find out and understand is whether or not you have a family history of hearing loss. If there’s no family history, it’s important to take a look at other medical factors such as existing conditions like diabetes, heart, thyroid issues or previous eardrum damage. Other Significant causes of hearing loss include aging and exposure to excessive or loud noise.

Hearing Testing & Treatment in Denver, Lone Tree and Castle Rock

Here at Associates of Otolaryngology, our otolaryngologists work closely with an audiologist associate to help comprehensively treat hearing loss. If you are experiencing any of the above difficulties with your hearing, contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our physicians.

AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies

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Associates of Otolaryngology, or, AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies has been serving multiple generations of families across the Denver Metro area since 1969. Our group of board-certified surgeons has been providing award-winning treatment and exceeding patients’ expectations with our specialized ENT services for over fifty-five years.

Thanks to our exceptional providers, we are an all-encompassing, comprehensive ENT practice. Our expert team of specialists includes general ENT surgeons, head and neck surgeons, sleep, sinus, and allergy specialists, and facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgeons. In addition, our team of providers is supported by doctoral-level audiologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.

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