with age. This can make high-pitched sounds and conversations in noisy environments more difficult to understand.
Ear infections: Infections or fluid behind the eardrum can affect hearing and may cause pain, pressure, or discharge.
Exposure to loud noise: Repeated exposure to loud music, machinery, or other intense sounds can damage the delicate sensory cells inside the inner ear.
Tinnitus: Some people experience ringing, buzzing, whistling, or other sounds without an external source. Tinnitus can occur alongside hearing loss and has several possible causes.
Identifying the cause is the first step