Hearing Test

Common signs include turning the TV up louder than others prefer, often asking people to repeat themselves, difficulty following conversation in noisy places such as restaurants, feeling that people mumble, missing the doorbell or phone, and ringing in the ears (tinnitus). If you notice any of these, book a hearing test — early detection makes treatment easier and more effective.

The most common causes are age-related hearing loss, long-term exposure to loud noise, ear infections and fluid in the middle ear, earwax blockage, genetic factors, some medicines, and conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Some causes are temporary and treatable, so a professional hearing assessment is the first step to finding out why.

Untreated hearing loss makes conversation tiring, can lead to social withdrawal, and in children can delay speech and language development. Detecting it early means it can be managed sooner — often with hearing aids — while the brain is still used to processing those sounds. A regular hearing check is a good idea from around age 50, and straight away if you notice any change.

Hearing loss in one ear (unilateral hearing loss) makes it hard to tell where sounds come from and to follow speech in noise. Sudden hearing loss in one ear should be checked by a doctor urgently. Depending on the cause and degree, options include a hearing aid for the affected ear or a CROS solution that sends sound from the weaker side to the better ear.

Newborns and young children can be screened quickly and painlessly with OAE testing, and older children with age-appropriate hearing tests and tympanometry. Treatment depends on the cause: middle-ear fluid is often treated medically, while permanent hearing loss is usually managed with paediatric hearing aids and speech therapy. Early action protects speech, language and learning.

Hearing loss ranges from mild to profound. Most people with hearing loss still hear some sounds and benefit greatly from hearing aids. Deafness usually describes profound hearing loss, where very little or nothing is heard; in these cases a specialist doctor may discuss options such as cochlear implants. A hearing test shows exactly which degree applies.

Tinnitus is hearing ringing, buzzing or hissing that has no outside source. It is often linked to hearing loss or noise exposure. It cannot always be cured, but it can usually be managed: many hearing aids include tinnitus sound therapy, and treating the underlying hearing loss often makes tinnitus less noticeable. Our team can assess it and suggest options.

At The Source of Life hearing center in Amman, Jordan. Our audiologists use calibrated Resonance diagnostic equipment for pure-tone and speech audiometry, tympanometry and OAE testing, and explain your results clearly. The test is quick and painless — call 0790794369 to book, or try our free online hearing check first.