Everybody’s hearing loss situation is unique and hearing aids are manufactured to make up for those individual conditions. If your hearing aids are giving you headaches or any other type of discomfort, whether you’ve been wearing them for years or you’re a new user, there’s a solution.
A properly adjusted hearing aid will fit comfortably in your ear and give you the quality of amplification that meets your specific needs. If this is not the case, you should make sure you have the appropriate type of hearing aid and that it’s been precisely adjusted.
Your hearing aid needs to be adjusted if you detect any of these signs
If your hearing aids are not precisely fitted, they can cause headaches. Usually, inadequate adjustment or incorrect use is the reason. If this is the case, the following problems may occur:
- Feedback noise. Your hearing aid may pick up and boost background noise, like wind, which can also trigger irritating, high-pitched feedback noises.
- Headaches and tinnitus. Loud noises that are further amplified can also trigger headaches and even tinnitus. This normally happens in hearing aids with internal control settings that have been set too high.
- Insufficient sound quality. Improperly adjusted hearing aids can increase the volume of high intensity sound causing a loud annoying feedback that can harm your ears. Hearing aids in this condition can also make quieter sounds inaudible.
Over-the-counter hearing aids
While over-the-counter hearing aids, commonly called personal sound amplification devices, are obtainable at your local pharmacy, and cost less than prescription hearing aids, they won’t be customized to meet your unique hearing loss requirements.
Improving your hearing demands more than simply amplifying sounds because hearing loss is unique to the individual. There are lots of cases of hearing loss in which individuals lose the ability to hear a certain frequency. Hearing aid settings have to be adjusted to help the person hear effectively in different environments.
Getting your hearing aid professionally adjusted
Getting your hearing aid professionally adjusted is the best way to make sure your device is correctly fitted. We will take molds of your ears and use them to fashion a custom-fitted hearing aid device just for you. Once the right fit is obtained, we will need to adjust the hearing aid settings so you can distinguish between unwanted noise and the sounds you want to amplify.
You should also be capable of hearing sound in lots of different settings with automated adjustments made by your hearing aids. This may require a few visits to ensure you get the hearing aid that’s right for you and correct for your lifestyle. And with significant hearing loss, your brain will need to get used to hearing again in stages, so your hearing aid will have to be programmed in stages.
If you believe you may be dealing with an out of tune hearing aid, give us a call today and schedule an appointment to have it assessed.
References
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hearing-loss/symptoms-causes/syc-20373072
https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing-aids#hearingaid_08
