Hearing loss

Do you find it difficult to follow conversations, especially in noisy environments, or often ask people to repeat themselves? You might be experiencing hearing loss, a common condition that affects people of all ages. Hearing loss can range from mild to profound and can impact one or both ears.

At Goshen Health, we understand how hearing loss can affect your daily life. Our team of specialists are dedicated to providing compassionate care and effective treatment options to help you manage your hearing loss.

People with hearing loss often experience:

• Difficulty understanding speech, especially in noisy environments

• Frequently asking others to repeat themselves

• Trouble hearing high-pitched sounds, like birds singing

• Feeling that people are mumbling

• Needing to turn up the volume on the TV or radio

These symptoms can affect communication, social interactions and overall quality of life.

• Ear infections or blockages: Earwax or other foreign materials can block the ear canal, ear infections or growths in the middle ear may cause hearing loss.

• Genetic factors: Some types of hearing loss can be inherited.

• Medications: Certain medications can cause or worsen hearing loss.

While some types of hearing loss cannot be reversed, several treatments can help manage the symptoms. Treatments are determined by a collaboration of our interdisciplinary team of providers including an otolaryngologist, audiologist and speech-language pathologist. Talk with your primary care doctor if you are experiencing difficulty hearing. If you do not have a primary care doctor, call (574) 537-5000.