Hearing loss often develops gradually, making it difficult to recognize in its early stages. Many people may not realize they are experiencing hearing difficulties until it starts affecting their daily lives. Identifying the signs early can help prevent further deterioration and improve overall quality of life.
Struggling to understand conversations, often saying, “What?” or “Can you repeat that?” This can indicate difficulty distinguishing certain sounds or speech patterns.
Turning up the volume higher than others find comfortable, which can be a sign that softer sounds are becoming harder to detect.
Struggling to follow conversations in crowded places, such as restaurants, family gatherings, or workplaces, where background noise competes with speech.
Voices may sound unclear, as though people are mumbling or speaking too softly, making it challenging to differentiate words and sounds.
