When to See an Audiologist About Hearing Loss

Many specialists cover a wide range of hearing conditions and ailments, often making it confusing for consumers to know who to see and for what condition. It’s essential find the right professional to treat your symptoms and provide you with the treatment you need.

Here we will focus on the task of an audiologist and at what point consumers would need to consult with one.

Audiologists are highly professional and specifically trained healthcare practitioners educated to a master’s degree or Ph.D. level from an accredited university. They’re best placed to deal with various experiences in audiology that consumers might be experiencing.

When you need to see an Audiologist

If you are experiencing these below you should see an audiologist:

• You or a loved one is experiencing noticeable changes in your hearing, and you often need to adjust volume levels on televisions or radios. In conversations, those experiencing hearing loss challenges will usually ask people to repeat themselves regularly or not follow complete discussions.
• You notice evident changes in your hearing, or you find that a loved one is not entirely with it and often has to have a separate discussion within a group to follow on the tangent.
• You feel like you need a hearing aid. If you or a loved one has been saying that you or they want a hearing aid, this is usually because there is an experience of hearing loss or difficulty.
• You or a loved one already has an existing hearing or hearing device, and you need additional programming to ensure its optimum use. Over time, as we get used to hearing aids or as we experience changes in our level of hearing, it could be necessary to have our devices reprogrammed to adapt to our evolving circumstances. While many newer and modern devices promise auto-correction, it’s still a good idea to visit with your Audiologist from time to time to ensure the correct settings and usage of your device.
• You or a loved one is experiencing ringing in your ears. This is a condition known as tinnitus and those experiencing tinnitus can face many challenges on their journey with this condition. The ringing sound can be intermittent or constant and could worsen and become more prominent depending on underlying conditions or comorbidities.

Suppose you have concerns about your children’s hearing. In this case, you would need to visit with a pediatric audiologist. When you notice that your baby or toddler or more grown-up children are not reacting to sudden or loud noises or don’t seem to recognize the sound of your voice, then it’s recommended that you visit with a pediatric audiologist. They will conduct a series of tests to determine damage levels, if at all and advise on the most appropriate forms of relief and treatment moving forward.

Of course, if you notice any discomfort or pain in your ears or if you’ve recently been exposed to a sudden or unexpected blast of noise, you could also go to an audiologist to check out your overall hearing health.