Balance disorders range from temporary spells to chronic conditions that make daily living difficult. You may even be at increased risk of injury from falling or loss of control. An audiologist’s office is often the best place to go for treatment.
Hearing loss can create feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression. Communication is at the core of our existence, so when we have trouble hearing the people we know and love, we can start to feel sad. If left untreated, hearing loss can lead to depression and other problems.
At Professional Hearing Aid Service, we can help you improve your hearing and work to minimize further hearing loss.
The health care costs for men and women with hearing loss are 46% higher than those for people who have normal hearing. In a study of more than 25,000 people, researchers found that hearing loss was linked to mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression. This may explain the higher costs of health care associated with doctor visits and medications that are often prescribed to people who have anxiety and depression.
Furthermore, depressed individuals are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and suffer strokes. And men and women diagnosed with depression report having a lower quality of life, and evidence suggests that they have a lower life expectancy, too.
Around 20% of Americans have hearing loss. If you think you have hearing loss, the only way to know for sure is by undergoing a hearing test.
We perform hearing tests to help pinpoint what is causing the problem. We assess your ears, speech, and degree of hearing loss all during your test. These all play a role in deciding what is the best treatment option to help improve your hearing.
Depending on the results of your hearing test, we will discuss what treatment option is best for you. The following are a few of the options:
Earwax removal is a great option for people who are experiencing hearing loss as a result of blockages. We can remove earwax by using forceps and a suction device or by injecting water into your ear canal.
If there is a problem with your ears, hearing aids can amplify sounds, which may help you hear better. These tiny, battery-operated devices sit in your ear canal and automatically adapt to your environment, so you can hear in noisy shopping malls and in quieter surroundings at home. There are many unique styles of hearing aids with different features, so you can find one that’s right for you.
Another common treatment for hearing loss is a cochlear implant. With this solution, a small sound processor is placed outside your ear to capture sound signals. The processor then sends the signals to a receiver that is implanted under your skin behind your ear. The receiver then sends the signals to your inner ear. This is a good option for people who’ve experienced little improvement with hearing aids.
If you have hearing loss, you’re not alone. We see many people every day who are experiencing it, too. To start on the path to better hearing, book an appointment online or over the phone with Professional Hearing Aid Service today.
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Balance disorders range from temporary spells to chronic conditions that make daily living difficult. You may even be at increased risk of injury from falling or loss of control. An audiologist’s office is often the best place to go for treatment.
Balance disorders include everything from simple, short-duration dizziness to symptoms of severe spinning, vertigo, and accompanying nausea. They can be momentary sensations or episodes that interfere with daily living.
It’s easy to see the role of the audiologist when you think in terms of hearing tests and fitting hearing aids. It’s not commonly known that they also specialize in balance disorders, since your ears play a key role in orienting your body.
Balance disorder can make your day difficult. You’re unsteady, and your risk of falling increases. Your eyesight could go blurry, and you may feel lightheaded and confused. Testing determines if the symptoms stem from your inner ear.
Virtually everyone has moments of dizziness, when the line between up and down begins to blur, but such moments usually pass quickly. When dizziness becomes chronic, though, you’ve got a balance disorder, and it could increase your risk of falling.
Part of the natural protection system for your ears, earwax usually turns itself over, unnoticeably flushing from your ears during showers or hair washes. Sometimes, though, a backlog can form, plugging your ears and compromising your hearing.