Are you losing your hearing? Dr. Ravi Agarwal at Westside Ear, Nose & Throat in Glendale, AZ offers hearing aids to suit your needs.
What Happens When Hearing Loss Goes Untreated?
No one wants to lose their hearing, and many people try to hide it when they do instead of seeking care. Unfortunately, ignoring it can make the situation much worse. Dr. Agarwal at Westside Ear, Nose & Throat in Glendale, AZ shares some of the consequences below.
Physical
One of the most obvious consequences of untreated hearing loss is that it can worsen. While your hearing might be impaired to some degree at first, not treating it can lead to complete hearing loss. It has also been linked to balance issues, which can lead to falls and injuries, and fatigue.
Emotional, Relational, and Social
Being unable to hear well can take an emotional toll. It has been linked to anxiety, depression, and feelings of loneliness. Many people suffering from hearing loss tend to feel left out or isolate themselves socially. It’s often due to a combination of embarrassment and the ability to communicate well.
Hearing loss is also often associated with increased stress, irritability, and anger issues. This can all have a severe impact on relationships with friends, loved ones, and coworkers.
Cognitive
Having difficulty hearing doesn’t stop there, though. It can lead to a loss of cognitive function. It can impact your memory, ability to learn new things, and mental sharpness. And untreated hearing loss has been linked to an increased risk of dementia.
Impact on Daily Life
With the combination of the effects listed above, suffering from hearing loss can negatively impact your entire life. Carrying out even the most menial of tasks can become challenging. Relationships suffer, as do job performance and earning potential. Self-esteem drops and mental health is compromised.
Many people avoid being treated for hearing loss due to embarrassment. They don’t want to wear hearing aids. New technology provides much smaller and less noticeable. And when compared to the high price of untreated hearing loss, the embarrassment of turning the TV up too high, or being unable to hear the person speaking directly to you, hearing aids are a more desirable option.
Schedule a consultation for hearing aids with Dr. Agarwal at Westside Ear, Nose & Throat in Glendale, AZ by calling (602) 938-3777 today.