Complications of Hearing Aids


Hearing loss usually happens at an old age but sometimes it can also happen at an early stage in life and badly affect your work life and relationships. That’s where hearing aids come for your rescue. Though the device is highly portable and extremely easy to use, there are some complications associated with it.

Before delving into the complications. let us first understand, what is a hearing aid?
A hearing aid is an electronic device which is run by the battery and amplifies the sounds around you so that you can hear well. It typically entails three components:

·         Microphone: Picks up the sounds around you
·         Amplifier: Amplifies the sound
·         Receiver: Sends the amplified sound to the receiver   

Hearing aid battery usually expires within a period of 4-6 months, depending upon the frequency of usage. It is recommended that one should use Widex hearing batteries as they have a greater shelf life.


A hearing aid is a great rescue source for many people but it can also lead to some complications over a period of time. Here are some complications that can happen by the constant use of hearing aid.

·         Discomfort in the ear
·         Skin irritation
·          Headache
·         Tinnitus

Let’s delve a little deeper into them:

Headaches and Tinnitus

When the hearing aid is not properly adjusted, it is highly likely that you would develop a headache or tinnitus over a period of time. If you are facing these issues constantly, then it is suggested you consult a specialist as soon as possible.  

Discomfort and Irritation

It is important that you rightly plant the hearing aid in your ear as the wrongly fitted hearing aid can cause a lot of irritation and discomfort. If the aid is too tight, it can lead to soreness, skin irritation and general discomfort. Take help from the audiologist for proper adjustment so that you don’t have to splurge money on getting it adjusted, time and again.

Improper sound quality

The purpose of using a hearing aid is sending right sound levels to the receiver. The hearing frequency should neither be too high nor too low. Each hearing aid has to be adjusted according to the person’s requirement, which is why getting it fixed by a trained audiologist is important.   

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