Hearing aids are intended to help make up for your unique hearing loss problem. Whether you are new to using hearing aids or have been wearing them for years, if your hearing aids give you headaches or any other type of pain, there is an answer.
If your hearing aid is adjusted properly it will meet your individual needs and fit inside of your ear comfortably. If this is not the situation, you should make certain you have the appropriate type of hearing aid and that it’s been precisely adjusted.
Indications your hearing aid needs to be adjusted
If your hearing aids are not precisely fitted, they can lead to headaches. The reason for this is that they are not being used properly, or haven’t been adjusted for a while. If this is the situation, the following problems may arise:
- Feedback noise. Your hearing aid may pick up and amplify background noise, like wind, which can also result in annoying, high-pitched feedback noises.
- Headaches and tinnitus. Loud sounds that are further amplified can also trigger headaches and even tinnitus. This typically happens in hearing aids with internal control settings that have been set too high.
- Inadequate sound quality. Poorly adjusted hearing aids can boost the volume of high intensity sound causing a loud annoying feedback that can damage your ears. Hearing aids in this state can also make low intensity sounds disappear.
Over-the-counter hearing aids
Even though you can go to a local Pharmacy and get a less pricey personal amplification device (over the counter hearing aid), these devices will not be programmed for your personal hearing loss requirements.
Improving your hearing requires more than merely amplifying sounds because hearing loss is specific to the individual. There are many cases of hearing loss in which people lose the ability to hear a certain frequency. In order for a hearing aid help people hear clearly in different settings, they will need accurate adjustment.
Professional hearing aid adjustment
Getting your hearing aid professionally adjusted is the best way to make sure your device is fitted properly. Custom-fitted hearing aids will be fabricated just for you using molds of your ears. The settings will be programmed to address your specific hearing loss situation once the proper fit is attained.
Your hearing aid should also make automatic adjustments, which will allow you to hear background sounds in various settings without interference. This might require a few visits to ensure you get the hearing aid that’s right for you and in tune with your lifestyle. And with severe hearing loss, your brain will need to get used to hearing again in stages, so your hearing aid will need to be programmed in stages.
If you think you might be dealing with an out of tune hearing aid, contact us today and schedule an appointment to get it checked out.
References
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hearing-loss/symptoms-causes/syc-20373072
https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing-aids#hearingaid_08