Treat Yourself to Better Hearing with a Hearing Evaluation in Mesa

To live life to the fullest, you should ensure that your hearing is in well working order with an annual hearing test. This simple test will ensure that you have not suffered any significant hearing loss. Hearing is a delicate process that many people often take advantage of until they see the signs of damage. However, Dr. Cassandra Fynes recommends that people of all ages have a hearing test to ensure that their hearing is in excellent health and if not, any problems that are caught are treated early to prevent any severe complications later on in life.

 

What is hearing loss?

Hearing loss affects people of all ages despite the common notion that only old people suffer from hearing loss. Hearing loss can be congenital, influenced by illness, or occur naturally with aging. Hearing loss occurs naturally because as someone ages, the hairs in the inner ear weaken and are unable to pick up the higher sound wavelengths. This results in decreased ability to register higher sounds such as musical notes or soft tones. Hearing loss can be congenital meaning that the child is born with a degree of hearing impairment.

Regardless of the causes, hearing loss can take several forms. You may find yourself suffering from bouts of ringing in the ears. This is known as tinnitus, which can be sudden, affecting one or both of the ears. The ringing in the ears can occur any time of day. This ringing can be distracting as it may seem quite loud. Another symptom of hearing loss is vertigo, or feeling dizzy, exhibiting in sudden bouts of instability when walking or standing. Difficulty hearing the TV or radio is frequently seen with patients who suffer from hearing loss. You may find yourself struggling to hear soft conversations or background music on the radio or TV which may lead to frustration. In addition, you may find yourself missing out on conversational points due to an inability to hear the softer voices.

What happens during a hearing test?

During a hearing test, Dr. Fynes will administer a battery of tests to assess your level of hearing acuity. The first thing she will do is to give you a comprehensive medical history screening. This screening will see if any preexisting medical conditions are contributing to decreased hearing such as high blood pressure. Next, she will examine your ears to see if there are any physical deformities that might be preventing you from hearing properly. After the physical and medical tests, she will administer a battery of hearing tests.

During one of the hearing tests, she will play several tones of varying frequencies ranging from high to low frequencies. You will let her know when you hear the tone. After the test is completed, she will account for what tones you were able to hear and which ones you were unable to hear and determine where your hearing registers. If she believes you need further testing, she may administer specialized tests to further investigating your hearing ability.

Regardless of current health, Dr. Fynes offers a comprehensive hearing evaluation in Mesa for people of any age. You can call her office at (480) 456-0176 to schedule an appointment or reach out online to learn more about the importance of having annual hearing tests.