What are the symptoms of age-related hearing loss?

Each person’s symptoms vary. Some of the most common symptoms include:

1. Difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds: Age-related hearing loss often affects the ability to hear high-pitched sounds, such as birds singing or children’s voices.
2. Difficulty hearing in background noise: People with age-related hearing loss may have trouble hearing speech in noisy environments, such as restaurants or crowded rooms.
3. Asking others to speak louder or repeat themselves
4. Difficulty understanding speech: Age-related hearing loss can make it harder to understand speech, especially in noisy environments.
5. Tinnitus: A ringing, whistling, or buzzing in the ears can be a symptom of age-related hearing loss.
6. Withdrawal from social activities: People with age-related hearing loss may withdraw from social activities because they find it difficult to hear and communicate with others.

It is important to note that hearing loss can occur gradually over time, so it may be difficult to notice the symptoms at first.