Hearing loss?

[dive_lover88]

Hey Doc,

I dont know if this is a appropriate forum to post my question.

Lately, i'm kinda having some hearing problem. When i'm plugged into my ipod, i noticed that my right ear is kinda muffled and left ear is okay. At first, i thought it was a malfunction of my ear phones, but when i tried it with the left side ear phones, it was the same.

And also when i'm at home listening to music, the volume is just about the level that i can hear adequately. But my parents and sis tell me that it is blasting and very irritating.

So i'm kinda worried about it.

Any inputs here doc?

Darren

 

[Doc Intrepid]

See your doctor.

One relatively easy possibility (to do something about) is a wax buildup in your ear. It can be flushed out by a doctor with impressive results.

If that won't resolve the issue, for some reason, better for your doctor to know that also. But if its a relatively recent development, as you imply, and given your age then chances are good that the cause is correctable. Step one is to see your doctor.

Best,

Doc I