Age-related hearing loss
Mildहिंदी: सुनने में कठिनाई · தமிழ்: கேட்பதில் சிரமம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕೇಳುವಲ್ಲಿ ತೊಂದರೆ · తెలుగు: వినికిడి కష్టం · বাংলা: শোনার সমস্যা · मराठी: ऐकण्यात अडचण · ગુજરાતી: સાંભળવામાં તકલીફ
About this condition
Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is common in elderly Indians, usually starting after age 60. Hearing gradually worsens over years, affecting both ears and making conversation difficult especially in noisy places. Hearing aids can significantly improve quality of life.
Common symptoms
gradual hearing lossdifficulty hearing high-pitched soundstrouble understanding speechasking people to repeatringing in ears
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When to see a doctor: within a month for evaluation
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Age-related hearing loss?
gradual hearing loss, difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds, trouble understanding speech, asking people to repeat, ringing in ears.
When should I see a doctor?
within a month for evaluation
Is Age-related hearing loss common in India?
Age-related hearing loss is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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