Beyond Noise: 3 Little-Known Causes for Hearing Loss
Noise is everywhere around us. In fact, in recent years, countless studies have indicated that hearing loss is on the rise, since Americans are subjected to a nearly endless cacophony as we navigate the world. But beyond noisy trains and roaring blenders, there are many causes of hearing loss that people aren’t aware of. Here are a few of the lesser-known culprits. The Gym Getting exercise will always be good for you, but your ears may not agree. If you lift weights at a popular gym chain,
you probably don’t even notice how loud the music is cranked up. Over time, this din can cause serious damage to your hearing — especially if you go to spin class, the biggest culprit. Consider wearing some earplugs the next time you hit the treadmill. Diabetes and Other Blood Conditions Diabetes, high blood pressure, and other issues that restrict your blood flow can damage key cells that help you hear properly. The cells that send sound signals to your brain can deteriorate
over time if they don’t get the nutrients they need. In fact, people with diabetes are actually twice as likely to experience hearing loss as the rest of us. Obesity In a classic Catch-22, your hearing is damaged if you go to the gym, but it’s also damaged if you never work out. One 2013 study linked a higher body mass index to an increased risk of hearing loss. That doesn’t mean you have to go crazy and lose a bunch of weight to lower your risk, though — walking just two hours a week can reduce your risk by 15 percent.
What Our Patients Are Saying
“Prior to coming to Hearing Center of Long Island, I was extremely bothered by my hearing loss. Having solo conversations or even just watching television were major problems. Having the TV too loud, talking too loudly, and the ringing in my ears (tinnitus) were depressing.
When Stephon Foster came to our office, he was struggling with both hearing loss and tinnitus. As an engineer working for Tesla, the ability to have conversations with co-workers and to concentrate on solving problems is important to him – as well as leisure activities like enjoying television. His hearing difficulty and tinnitus made those things strenuous and difficult at times. As you will read in his comments below, Hearing Center of Long Island audiologist Dr. Lorrain Rein helped him solve those problems. Thank you, Mr. Foster, for allowing us to provide your hearing care and for allowing us to share your comments with our readers.
Mr. Foster with Dr. Lorraine Rein, Au.D.
“I would certainly recommend Hearing Center of Long Island to anyone struggling with hearing difficulty or tinnitus.”
“Now, with my hearing aids, life is that much better. The tinnitus is mastered with the fine-tuning of Dr. Rein, and my overall hearing experience in life is grand. I am beyond happy with everything.
-Stephon Foster, Laurelton NY
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