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Can You Cure Hearing Loss?
Most people — outside of hearing professionals like us — aren’t typically thinking about hearing loss on a day-to-day basis.
So when you’re confronted with the possibility of a hearing loss diagnosis, it’s not unusual for “Well, can I reverse my hearing loss?” to be one of your first thoughts.
It’s a fair question. And the answer to that question, unfortunately, is that hearing loss is typically not medically treatable. Why? Because for most people, hearing loss is caused by the natural effects of aging.
What Is Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
The most common type of hearing loss is called sensorineural hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss is caused when the tiny hair cells in our inner ear, called cilia, deteriorate.
Our bodies cannot regenerate new cilia, so when they do fail, we permanently lose our ability to hear certain frequencies of sound.
For many, this permanence is understandably quite shocking. Your hearing loss has come out of nowhere. How can this really be the case?
The fact of the matter is, for most folks, hearing loss is a gradual process, usually becoming most apparent when people enter into their mid-fifties.
And while you might not have noticed the gradual loss of your hearing, those around you probably have. Consider the following:
Are you frequently asking people to repeat themselves?
Do people comment on how loud your television is, or ask you to turn it down?
Is it hard to follow conversations in crowded restaurants?
If this sounds like you, then there’s only one way to confirm the state of your hearing health, and that’s scheduling an appointment with an Audiologist.
Could It Be Something Other Than Hearing Loss?
There are instances where people are experiencing symptoms associated with hearing loss that turn out to be something else entirely.
Sometimes, people can have a blockage in their ears caused by a buildup of earwax in their ear canals. This blockage is called occlusion, which can create a feeling much like hearing loss.
Often, this buildup is due to the misuse of products like cotton swabs, which push earwax deeper into the ear instead of removing it as intended. For others, it’s the body’s natural production of earwax that can cause blockage.
This is another area in which our practice can help you. Our team is trained to carefully clean this buildup out of your ears and return your hearing back to normal.
But the only way to know what’s going on with your hearing is by scheduling an appointment.
Schedule an Appointment with Hearing Solution Centers
We believe that education is the key to having the best hearing care experience.
While it’s true that hearing loss is not curable, we’ve helped thousands of people in the greater Tulsa area to hear the sounds they’ve been missing.
We take the time to really listen and understand your unique situation so we can provide the testing and treatment recommendations you deserve so that you can hear — and feel — your very best.
Our team is with you every step of your hearing care experience, including well after you’re fit with technology, should you need it. Optimal hearing is more than just wearing technology. To us, it’s about developing relationships with our clients so we can take the hearing wellness journey together.
Ready to learn more about how you can hear your best? Contact us today for a consultation.
Though there’s no magic bullet for curing hearing loss, there are solutions that can help you hear and feel your very best. Check out our video on this topic to learn more about how we can serve you.
Reach out to Hearing Solution Centers today to schedule an appointment or discuss all of your hearing aid needs!