Is Your Hearing Fading? 5 Warning Signs You Might Be Missing

Many people ignore early hearing loss signs until it’s too late. Here are 5 red flags:

1. “What?” Becomes Your Favorite Word

   • Struggling to follow conversations (especially in noisy places)

   • Feeling like others mumble constantly

2. TV Volume Wars

   • Family complains your volume is too loud

   • Missing dialogue at normal levels

3. Ringing in Your Ears (Tinnitus)

   • Buzzing/hissing sounds when it’s quiet

   • Often the first sign of damage

4. Social Withdrawal

   • Avoiding gatherings because “it’s too hard to hear”

   • Fatigue after conversations

5. Phone Trouble

   • Preferring speakerphone

   • Misunderstanding callers