Maybe your hearing loss isn’t that bad. Maybe you only have difficulties hearing in noisier environments. But even a little bit of hearing loss should be treated because if it gets worse, you can start to experience more significant challenges than just not being able to hear.
4 Reasons to Treat Your Hearing Loss
You can experience improvements in your life: Some people opt out of hearing aids due to the stigma around them, but improving your hearing with the use of hearing aids isn’t something to be ashamed of. They make hearing aids so discreet that most people won’t even notice you are wearing them. Being able to hear is far more important than how something looks.
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Hearing loss impacts your brain: There is a growing amount of evidence to suggest that hearing loss directly affects the brain. These studies suggest that hearing loss contributes to a higher risk of dementia and cognitive decline. Furthermore, the area of the brain that processes sound begins to shrink when you have difficulties hearing. This can lead to impaired speech along with other cognitive challenges. Treating hearing loss early on can prevent brain atrophy.
It affects your social life and relationships: Not being able to hear conversations and those around you may result in isolation. You can’t follow along with conversations or partake in group settings, so you may begin to withdraw from social life. Loneliness and isolation are linked with several health complications, namely depression and heart disease, which up your risk of early death.
Increase your productivity and income: Hearing loss can negatively impact productivity and concentration if left untreated. It can become dangerous if you are unable to hear when someone is telling you to “watch out” or “move” in more dangerous work settings.
As you can see, untreated hearing loss can impact your life and health in a variety of ways. Ensure you get tested and seek treatment if you can.
Mohan Garikiparithi got his degree in medicine from Osmania University (University of Health Sciences). He practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before he shifted his focus to the field of health communications. During his active practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in a diagnostic centre in India. On a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed a keen interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine. He now advocates treating different medical conditions without the use of traditional drugs. An ardent squash player, Mohan believes in the importance of fitness and wellness.
