Health Tip: Have a Hearing Loss?
(HealthDay News) -- As with eyesight, difficulty hearing can become more common as people age.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, if you have three or more of these symptoms, you probably have a hearing problem that should be evaluated by your doctor:
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Difficulty hearing people on the telephone.
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Difficulty hearing when there is background noise.
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Problems following a conversation when more than one person is speaking.
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Straining to hear a conversation, or frequently asking others to repeat themselves.
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Feeling like people are always mumbling or not speaking clearly.
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Not understanding what others are saying, and not being able to respond correctly.
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Frequently hearing sounds that resemble ringing, roaring or hissing.
Date Last Reviewed:
10/14/2008
Date Last Modified:
10/14/2008