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Should I be considering visiting a Audiologist?

Asked by silvermoon (753points) October 14th, 2010

When I was 5ys old my parents found out that I was born with severe hearing loss most likely since birth. Now at 22 I work on phones & often get pain in my good ear (right ear). I keep wondering that maybe I should be going to see an Audiologist. Mum has mentioned it a few times by saying that maybe the technology has advanced since I was a child & that maybe now they could have hearing aids that will give me hearing. Just over a year ago I did have a week where I couldn’t hear however my previous supervisor at work was a quiet talker & all I could see was her mouth moving so I just put that down to my ear being blocked as I could still hear when people spoke loud. Should I be seriously considering going to an Audiologist or leave it until I am having serious problems? Any help much appreciated.

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Rarebear's avatar

Yes. You should see an audiologist.

xxii's avatar

I would definitely go see an audiologist. Medical care is always better sooner than later.

Austinlad's avatar

You know you should, @silvermoon. Wouldn’t it be better to get input from a professional, who might help you find something to help, rather than worry? And your mum is right. Technology makes advances every day. I know how concerned you must be., and I wish you good luck.

risingonashes's avatar

Yes you should!

hearkat's avatar

Hi; I’m an Audiologist.

You provide very little details in your question, but it sounds as though you should be seeing both an Audiologist and an Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat). I get the impression that your hearing loss is asymmetrical (a significant difference between the two sides), but also that it fluctuates (some days are better than others). Both of these conditions warrant audiological assessment to determine the nature and degree of your loss, and otological evaluation to investigate the most likely cause, and to determine if there might be medical treatment options.

Good Luck!

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