If you are not hearing well there are many things that can cause hearing loss. Below are three of these things so you can determine what the problem is. There is also information below about different types of hearing aids you can use to get your hearing back again.

Causes of Hearing Loss 

One of the most common causes of hearing loss is age. This is because the outer part of your ear gets thinner. Also, the earwax in your ears become sticker and drier, making it harder to remove. This can result in impacted wax, which can greatly affect your hearing. Your eardrum also thickens, and the hearing cells in the cochlea may die.

Another thing that can cause hearing loss is known as conductive hearing loss. This is often due to wax buildup but can also be caused by ear infections, fluid buildup in your ears, or arthritis in the bones of your ear. You may also have a hole in your eardrum.

A third type of hearing loss is known as sensorineural hearing loss. This is caused by damage or changes to the nerves in your cochlea. This can be due to age or being around high noises on a constant basis.

Types of Hearing Aids

No matter what is causing your hearing loss, you can get hearing aids to allow you to hear better. One type is placed in your ear canal or deeper into the canal. Both are very tiny and are not noticeable by anyone. These work well if you have a mild to a moderate hearing loss problem.

A slightly larger hearing aid sits in the outer part of your ear in the ear bowl. These hearing aids are comfortable to wear and easy to put in. They are a little larger than the two types above, and they can be seen better. They do have a better battery life and works well for mild to severe hearing loss

Low profile hearing aids are also available. These are much larger and are placed on the outer ear. If you have problems holding small things this type would work well for you. Because these hearing aids are larger, they come with different features, such as volume controls, program buttons, and directional microphones.

Talk to your doctor about this information, and they can give you many more details. They can also help you choose the type of hearing aid that will work best for you.