Signs You are Wearing an Ill-fitting Hearing Aid

When you require a hearing aid to be able to hear properly around you, you want to make sure that you have one that is fitted comfortably. It will be ineffective otherwise if you opt for one that does properly fit your ear. So, spending the time finding the correct one that is comfortable for your needs will be important. The best person to deal with this is an audiologist, who is experienced in any matters relating to hearing loss and how to effectively live with it. 

Wearing a suitable hearing aid is one of the first things that your audiologist will help you with. So, if you start to notice any of the following issues with your current hearing aids, then it will be best to get in contact with an audiologist as soon as possible. 

What to Look Out for If You Feel Your Hearing Aid Does Not Fit Properly 

There are a number of areas to look out for to ensure that you have the correct hearing aid to fit your ear. So, you may want to be aware of the following. 

Signs of Pain or Discomfort 

Your hearing aid should not cause you any pain or discomfort when fitted so if you notice that you are experiencing pain or that it is uncomfortable then you need to get it checked out. This could be due to wearing the incorrect size for your ear. This will be particularly important if you notice that the pain or discomfort lasts for several days. The only time you might notice your hearing aid is when you first get it fitted, but other than that you should not experience pain at any time. 

You Ear Feels Tender 

Your ear is a delicate part of your body so naturally having something fitted inside of it might feel unusual to begin with, but your hearing aid should not make your ear feel tender. If you start to notice that it feels more delicate than usual then you may have the incorrect size currently fitted and need to see your audiologist again. 

Hearing a Constant Whistling Sound 

Your hearing aid should help you with any sounds around you, but when you have an incorrect one fitted you might notice that you can constantly hear a whistling sound. This is when the hearing aid makes a noise and the sound is then echoed back, causing a whistling noise. This can be particularly annoying to hear on a constant loop so it is best to get it checked out so that you can be provided with a better fitted one. 

Difficulties with Volume Levels 

Depending on the type of hearing aid that you have, you should be able to control the volume level from either background noises to nearby ones. If you can't control the volume levels properly and find that it is either too loud or too quiet then it will need to be checked by your audiologist to see whether it needs to be replaced or reprogrammed. 

Why Would a Hearing Aid Cause Pain or Discomfort?

Your hearing aid is designed to help you hear any noises around you so it should most certainly not be uncomfortable or cause you any issues. It could be due to the following that you are having problems with your current one. 

It Was Not Fitted Correctly

Hearing aids should be fitted by a professional, which is why it is always important to buy your device from an audiologist rather than an online shop. Your audiologist will take precise measurements to ensure a custom fit. Talk more with your audiologist about this process.

The Size Is Not Suitable for Your Ear 

Each ear is going to be different in size so it may be that you need a better fitted one that is going to sit comfortably in your ear and not move around. Opting for a different style might help. 

You Have an Ear Infection 

It could be that the pain is due to an undiagnosed ear infection so having the hearing aid in your ear is not helping. If the pain is persistent then you certainly need to be seen by your audiologist. 

If you feel you are having any of the above issues with your current hearing aid then do not hesitate to get in contact with a member of our friendly team here at Rocky Mountain Hearing & Balance who will be more than happy to assist with any enquiries. You can call us at (801) 685-3456!