I think I have a hearing problem. Advice?

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I think I might have a hearing problem. Advice?

I'm 16, and I had my hearing checked about 2 years ago, because I needed things to be loud to be able to hear them properly. I could hear them when quiet, but couldn't understand them, even though everyone else could. Audiologist said my hearing was normal. Now I am having even more problems, especially if there is back ground noise, like in restaurants or classrooms. It's very frustrating, to not hear the phone ring, or to know someone is talking to you, but have no idea what they are saying. I do not listen MP3 or IPod players, but I do play the flute and piccolo, and am in a concert band and choir, and work in a music store. Any advice on what I should do?

Also, in my left ear, it sounds like someone is quietly blowing in it, constintly, and pulses, like a heart rate moniter for unborn babies.

I had a LOT of ear infections as a child, untill age 6. I get migraines now (doctor diagnosed)

Answer 1

I think the first thing to do, would be to make an appointment to see your doctor, to rule out a sever inner ear infection. Once he has done that he can send you to a specialist that will check your hearing. It's important that they diagnose any problems you might have early, especially if they are treatable. There are multiple treatments for hearing loss available today and most are non-invasive, but you have to get checked out first that's top priority. It's been 2 years since your last testing and with chronic ear infections as a child, you should take these symptoms seriously and not delay.

Take care. ~J~