Weegy: Signs and symptoms of hearing loss: Muffled hearing.
Difficulty understanding what people are saying, especially when there are competing voices or background noise. [ You may be able to hear someone speaking, but you cannot distinguish the specific words.
Listening to the television or radio at higher volume than in the past.
Avoiding conversation and social interaction. Social situations can be tiring and stressful if you do not hear well. You may begin to avoid those situations as hearing becomes more difficult.
Depression. Many adults may be depressed because of how hearing loss is affecting their social life.
Ringing, roaring, hissing, or buzzing in the ear (tinnitus).
Ear pain, itching, or irritation.
Pus or fluid leaking from the ear. This may result from an injury or infection that is causing hearing loss.
Vertigo, which can occur with hearing loss caused by Ménière's disease, acoustic neuroma, or labyrinthitis.
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