Signs that your hearing may not be perfect

(HealthDay News) -- As with eyesight, difficulty hearing can become more common as people age.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, if you have three or more of these symptoms, you probably have a hearing problem that should be evaluated by your doctor:

• Difficulty hearing people on the telephone.
• Difficulty hearing when there is background noise.
• Problems following a conversation when more than one person is speaking.
• Straining to hear a conversation, or frequently asking others to repeat themselves.
• Feeling like people are always mumbling or not speaking clearly.
• Not understanding what others are saying, and not being able to respond correctly.
• Frequently hearing sounds that resemble ringing, roaring or hissing.

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