When people are young they are more willing to take chances.
Sometimes the consequences of these chances are a long way off in the future, and therefore don't seem as real or relevant.
This could not be truer than when it comes to the treatment of one's ears.
Young people think their ears are indestructible, and even if the effects of loud concerts, loud earphones and loud computer games will someday affect them, that day seems a long way off.
Many justify their ear-damaging behavior by reasoning that many adults suffer from some type of hearing loss or another as they age, and there will probably be things they don't want to hear anyway.
The reality, however, is that the abuse of one's ears doesn't just lead to a decreased ability to hear.
It can lead to other conditions too.
These conditions can begin to onset as early as one's 30s and remain for the rest of one's lifetime.
Two such examples are Tinnitus and Reduced Sound Tolerance.
Most people have experienced Tinnitus.
Whether leaving a loud rock concert of after mowing the lawn, the prolonged exposure to loud noises changes the awareness of sounds in the head and/or ears.
When there is a perceived absence of external sound after the loud sound is taken away, the result is what is known as Subjective Tinnitus, or a 'ringing' of the ears.
After a few hours, or a few days in some extreme cases, the Tinnitus usually disappears.
For some adults, hearing problems such as this one never quite disappear though.
When the brain fixates on the internal signals the problem can worsen, and interfere with a person's ability to hear.
The main problem areas are likely to be focusing in on one speaker in a busy environment, speaking on the phone, and listening to a speaker at a distance.
While most people will experience Tinnitus to some degree at some point in their lifetime, it is not normal if this condition lasts for more than a few days.
Anyone concerned or experiencing life affecting Tinnitus should see an audiologist immediately for a hearing exam.
Similar to Tinnitus, Reduced Sound Tolerance occurs directly after exposure to a loud sound.
The way the brain processes the sound is altered somehow, and loud sounds can be extremely unpleasant, but even soft sounds can be painful.
It is common for a person to experience symptoms of Tinnitus and Reduced Sound Tolerance together.
Both conditions may be treatable, and may be accompanied by general hearing loss.
There are various forms of treatment, and some are as simple as simply avoiding silence by constantly playing music or using a sound machine to sleep.
Other treatments address the actual loss such as hearing aids.
If worried about your ears and Tinnitus or Reduced Sound Tolerance that is affecting your life it's a good idea to see an audiologist or medical professional immediately.
Identifying the specific type of problem can put you on a fast road to fixing it, or at least finding a means of coping.
There's no need to suffer in silence when it comes to your ability to hear!
Sometimes the consequences of these chances are a long way off in the future, and therefore don't seem as real or relevant.
This could not be truer than when it comes to the treatment of one's ears.
Young people think their ears are indestructible, and even if the effects of loud concerts, loud earphones and loud computer games will someday affect them, that day seems a long way off.
Many justify their ear-damaging behavior by reasoning that many adults suffer from some type of hearing loss or another as they age, and there will probably be things they don't want to hear anyway.
The reality, however, is that the abuse of one's ears doesn't just lead to a decreased ability to hear.
It can lead to other conditions too.
These conditions can begin to onset as early as one's 30s and remain for the rest of one's lifetime.
Two such examples are Tinnitus and Reduced Sound Tolerance.
Most people have experienced Tinnitus.
Whether leaving a loud rock concert of after mowing the lawn, the prolonged exposure to loud noises changes the awareness of sounds in the head and/or ears.
When there is a perceived absence of external sound after the loud sound is taken away, the result is what is known as Subjective Tinnitus, or a 'ringing' of the ears.
After a few hours, or a few days in some extreme cases, the Tinnitus usually disappears.
For some adults, hearing problems such as this one never quite disappear though.
When the brain fixates on the internal signals the problem can worsen, and interfere with a person's ability to hear.
The main problem areas are likely to be focusing in on one speaker in a busy environment, speaking on the phone, and listening to a speaker at a distance.
While most people will experience Tinnitus to some degree at some point in their lifetime, it is not normal if this condition lasts for more than a few days.
Anyone concerned or experiencing life affecting Tinnitus should see an audiologist immediately for a hearing exam.
Similar to Tinnitus, Reduced Sound Tolerance occurs directly after exposure to a loud sound.
The way the brain processes the sound is altered somehow, and loud sounds can be extremely unpleasant, but even soft sounds can be painful.
It is common for a person to experience symptoms of Tinnitus and Reduced Sound Tolerance together.
Both conditions may be treatable, and may be accompanied by general hearing loss.
There are various forms of treatment, and some are as simple as simply avoiding silence by constantly playing music or using a sound machine to sleep.
Other treatments address the actual loss such as hearing aids.
If worried about your ears and Tinnitus or Reduced Sound Tolerance that is affecting your life it's a good idea to see an audiologist or medical professional immediately.
Identifying the specific type of problem can put you on a fast road to fixing it, or at least finding a means of coping.
There's no need to suffer in silence when it comes to your ability to hear!