5 Common Hearing Aid Side Effects

Hearing loss is a common issue. Many people will have some degree of hearing loss during their lifetime. Hearing loss may can have many causes. Certain underlying factors will be simple and easy to fix. Others will be more complicated and could lead to permanent problems.

Hearing aids can help those with hearing loss regain some, if not most of their hearing. That said, hearing devices might also cause some side effects that might need time to fix. Read below to find out the side effects that might come from hearing aids.

Discomfort

When you put your hearing aids into your ear, you might feel some discomfort for a little while. Ill-fitting hearing aids cause more issues than they fix. It can cause soreness and skin irritation. You can avoid this by making sure your hearing aids fit well before buying them.

Feedback

In certain instances, a hearing aid will produce feedback. Feedback can come in many forms. This can sound like whistling and hissing. This can affect your ability to hear as clear as possible. Electronic devices like computers, radios and televisions can also cause this issue.

Inner Ear Itching

Progressive skin irritation can cause itching. Hearing care specialists recommend hearing aid users avoid scratching this itch. Scratching can lead to skin infections or even ear damage. Hearing care specialists recommend moisturizing your ears using sprays or drops.

Tinnitus

Sometimes, hearing aids can produce loud sounds or be set to high volumes. Over time, these can cause persistent ringing, whistling or hissing in the ears. Medical professionals call this tinnitus. If left unchecked, this can lead to other problems. These include headaches, making certain activities difficult, and can even worsen hearing loss.

Getting Used To Hearing Aids

Oftentimes, you will need some time to get used to how the device works. During this time, processing sounds and finding the best volume setting could be hard. It could even make overcoming your degree of hearing loss harder. Prevent these issues by buying a hearing aid with a volume adjuster. Other noise control features could also help.

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If you have some degree of hearing loss, we encourage you to contact us. Our team of can perform a thorough hearing test and diagnose the underlying issue. We will suggest the best treatment plan to help prevent worsening your hearing loss.