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Just as each individual is different, so too is a person's hearing loss.  No two people will loose hearing ability in the same way.  For example, some losses occur in the higher frequency ranges (treble) while others may experience greater difficulty in hearing lower frequency (bass) sounds.  Additionally, even though two people may exhibit a similar hearing loss; the effect on them can be dramatically different, depending on their lifestyle and personality. Signs that you may need to have your hearing evaluated by an audiologist include: Listening difficulty at a restaurant with family or friends Your hearing condition causes arguments with members of your family You hear frequent jokes about your hearing ability Your spouse often tells you they frequently have to repeat things for you You attend church services or other social events less often because of your hearing problem You find it necessary to turn up the volume on your TV or radio beyond a comfortable level for others You experience feelings of frustration when you converse with others and have difficulty hearing everything they say If you answer “Yes” to some of these questions, you may be suffering a hearing loss. Call Albuquerque Hearing Associates today at 505-890-0003 for a complete hearing test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tinnitus, often described as a ringing, buzzing, or “crickets” sound in the ear, is a symptom that can be related to almost every know hearing problem.  It is not considered a disease itself, but can have many different causes.  In some cases, more than one of the following can contribute to the tinnitus: ü     Sensorineural hearing loss ü     Middle ear infections ü     Wax on the eardrum ü     Abnormalities of the hearing nerve ü     Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) ü     Elevated blood pressure ü     Certain medications Sometimes, tinnitus can be medically or surgically treated.  All patients with tinnitus should have a thorough medical audiologic evaluation by an audiologist to determine the integrity of the auditory system and the need for possible referral to another medical professional.