Many people have lost their hearing due to loud machinery used at their place of employment, while others lost it due to loud music during practice, listening or attending concerts. Many people are born with hearing issues, and can not hear at all, or their hearing is greatly diminished because of a disease they contracted. Many elderly people find that as the years go by, it becomes more difficult to hear the sermon at church. It’s very frustrating for anyone that can’t hear to keep saying “What?” Others often become frustrated because they are constantly being asked to repeat what they just said. They can’t be more frustrated than the one who can’t hear.
If you are suffering hearing loss in Grand Rapids, MI, visit AVA Hearing Center to learn about which hearing tests are performed and what treatments are available for those who are hard of hearing. Some people are bothered by ringing in the ears (tinnitus) that are loud sounds that don’t stop no matter what time of day or night it is. This is so distracting to individuals suffering from tinnitus. Other people are plagued with a dizziness (vertigo) that can be caused by an inner ear problem. Hearing specialists examine each person to find the cause of their dizziness in order to treat it with exercises, physical therapy, or both.
For individuals suffering from hearing loss in Grand Rapids, MI, treatment starts with finding the cause of it, by audiology specialists fully trained in issues with the inner ear. Thankfully, there are remedies for hearing loss that consist of hearing aids, exercises for vertigo, and special treatments for tinnitus.
A doctor that treats hearing loss is called an “Audiologist” and is certified and licensed to treat people who are suffering hearing loss. Most people simply say he/she is their hearing doctor. There are also specialists trained to fit a person with the proper hearing aid that won’t cause them discomfort and will enable them to hear sounds exactly like they should be heard.
