If you're concerned about your hearing, ask yourself these simple questions:
Do you often miss the phone ringing? Are you constantly turning up the volume on the TV? Do you struggle to hear conversations in noisy environments? Are you missing out on subtle sounds like birdsong or whispers?
If any of these resonate with you, it might be time for a hearing check-up. At Bloom Hearing, we offer free assessments to help you understand your hearing health and explore personalised solutions.
Hearing loss can appear along with other health conditions. And while these may not directly cause hearing loss, studies have shown that symptoms such as reduced blood flow or medications used to treat primary diseases can negatively impact the auditory system.
Here are the most common comorbid (occurring at the same time) conditions:
Tinnitus is not a disease, but a symptom arising from a range of underlying causes. Tinnitus is often described as ringing in the ears, buzzing or humming noises but it can be experienced differently from person to person.