{"id":6957,"date":"2020-04-28T15:41:27","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T22:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/?p=6957"},"modified":"2022-06-07T12:40:12","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T19:40:12","slug":"surprising-side-effects-of-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/surprising-side-effects-of-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Surprising Side Effects of Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of hearing loss, you likely think of turning up the volume too loud on the TV, having difficulty making phone calls and asking \u201chuh?\u201d regularly during conversations. But there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Hidden Risks of Hearing Loss | John Hopkins Medicine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">side effects of hearing loss<\/a> that may surprise you. Below are some of the lesser-known effects of hearing loss.<\/p>\n<h2>Poor Cognitive Function<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Surprising Side Effects of Hearing Loss\" src=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/man-in-red-polo-shirt-sitting-near-chalkboard-3779448-1-768x466.jpg\" alt=\"man with hand up to ear\" width=\"615\" height=\"373\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/man-in-red-polo-shirt-sitting-near-chalkboard-3779448-1-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/man-in-red-polo-shirt-sitting-near-chalkboard-3779448-1-1536x933.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/man-in-red-polo-shirt-sitting-near-chalkboard-3779448-1-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/man-in-red-polo-shirt-sitting-near-chalkboard-3779448-1-256x155.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>While sound enters your body through the ears, your brain is responsible for making sense of those sounds. When your brain isn\u2019t receiving the amount of auditory input it should, it affects cognitive function. In other words, just like your muscles, your brain atrophies when it\u2019s not being exercised.<\/p>\n<p>Many studies have established a clear link between hearing loss and cognitive decline. In fact, one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/the-hidden-risks-of-hearing-loss\" title=\"The Hidden Risks of Hearing Loss | John Hopkins Medicine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">study by Johns Hopkins<\/a> found that people with mild hearing loss are at double the <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/hearing-aids\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Hidden Risks of Hearing Loss | John Hopkins Medicine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">risk of developing dementia<\/a> later in life compared to those with normal hearing.<\/p>\n<h2>Rocky Relationships<\/h2>\n<p>Hearing loss doesn\u2019t just affect you; it impacts those you love most, as well. When you have difficulty communicating, your relationships suffer as a consequence. In addition, resentment can form between partners when the normal-hearing person feels they are picking up the slack in social interactions and the hearing-impaired person feels their experience isn\u2019t understood or validated.<\/p>\n<h2>Mental Health Problems<\/h2>\n<p>Hearing loss can be an incredibly isolating experience. Many people with hearing loss withdraw from social activities they once enjoyed. Anxiety, depression and other mood disorders have been linked to hearing loss in certain individuals due to the stress of straining to hear and the impact of social isolation.<\/p>\n<h2>Stomach Issues<\/h2>\n<p>There is a well-known association between anxiety\/stress and gastrointestinal issues. This is also true for anxiety and stress caused by hearing loss. Many people with a hearing impairment experience stomach issues such as cramps, pain, diarrhea and constipation.<\/p>\n<h2>Importance of Treating Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately, studies have shown that treating hearing loss with hearing aids or implantable devices like cochlear implants or bone-anchored hearing aids can lessen the symptoms and effects of hearing loss. Preventing cognitive decline, anxiety, depression, strained relationships and even stomach problems can all be possible when you choose to seek treatment for your hearing loss.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Arizona Hearing Specialists today.<\/p>\n<h3>Learn More About Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/first-steps-for-treating-hearing-loss\/\">First Steps for Treating Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/the-biggest-myths-about-hearing-loss\/\">The Biggest Myths About Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/three-signs-of-hearing-loss-you-may-be-overlooking\/\">Three Signs of Hearing Loss You May Be Overlooking<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of hearing loss, you likely think of turning up the volume too loud on the TV, having difficulty making phone calls and asking \u201chuh?\u201d regularly during conversations. 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