{"id":519,"date":"2019-09-12T19:45:02","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T19:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/?page_id=519"},"modified":"2020-07-08T16:59:02","modified_gmt":"2020-07-08T16:59:02","slug":"other-health-risks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-loss\/other-health-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Other Health Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n\t\t\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\":\"Service\",\n\t\t\"@id\":\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-loss\/other-health-risks\/\",\n\t\t\"serviceType\":\"Other Health Risks\",\n\t\t\"name\":\"Other Health Risks\",\n\t\t\"description\":\"\",\n\t\t\"provider\":[{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"MedicalClinic\",\n\t\t\t\"@id\": \"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/location\/indianapolis\/\"\n\t\t},\n\t\t{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"MedicalClinic\",\n\t\t\t\"@id\": \"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/location\/lafayette\/\"\n\t\t}],\n\t\t\"hasOfferCatalog\":{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"OfferCatalog\",\n\t\t\t\"name\":\"Other Health Risks\",\n\t\t\t\"itemListElement\":[\n\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\":\"OfferCatalog\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\":\"Other Health Risks\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"itemListElement\":[\n\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\":\"Offer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"itemOffered\":{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\":\"Service\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"name\":\"Other Health Risks\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t]\n\t\t}\n\t}<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">QUALITY OF LIFE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ihs-quality_of_life-256x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-530\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Research studies show a strong correlation between hearing aid use and quality of life. Patients who <a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-fitting-counseling\/\">treat their hearing loss with hearing aids<\/a> report improvements in a number of key areas including relationships at home (60%), feelings about self (57%), mental health (44%), self-confidence (35%), sense of independence (31%) and sense of safety (30%). Positive improvements were also noted in social life, physical health, relationships with children and coworkers, sports abilities and sex life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FALLS\/HOSPITALIZATIONS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ihs-falls-1280x854.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533\" width=\"320\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ihs-falls-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ihs-falls-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ihs-falls.jpg 1348w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Falls are a serious concern for the elderly, and a leading\ncause of injury and death in those aged 65 and older. Individuals with mild\nhearing loss (25 decibels) are three times as likely to experience a fall; that\nrisk increases 1.4 times for each additional 10 decibels of hearing loss.\nResearchers theorize this is the result of an increased cognitive burden and\nlower overall awareness of their surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DEPRESSION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ihs-depression-256x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-520\" width=\"292\" height=\"292\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple studies have shown a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audiology.org\/publications\/guidelines-and-standards\/untreated-hearing-loss-linked-depression-social-isolation\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strong link between untreated hearing loss and depression<\/a>, the result of social withdrawal and isolation. 30% of patients with severe hearing loss who do not wear hearing aids report depression compared with 22% of hearing aid users. Conversely, 42% of hearing aid users regularly participate in social activities versus 32% of nonusers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPEECH RECOGNITION\/BRAIN SHRINKAGE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ihs-speech_recognition-256x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-525\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss-dementia\/\">Hearing loss has been shown to contribute to brain tissue loss<\/a>, negatively affecting a patient\u2019s ability to process sound and speech. Hearing aid use helps improve speech comprehension, particularly when it comes to soft speech, and is especially beneficial for those with severe hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SLEEP APNEA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ihs-sleep_apnea-256x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-538\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleep apnea not only increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes; it also leads to higher rates of hearing loss. One large-scale study showed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/snored-to-death-the-symptoms-and-dangers-of-untreated-sleep-apnea-2017021311159\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">patients with sleep apnea had a 31% increase in high frequency hearing loss and a 90% increase in low frequency hearing loss<\/a>. Overall, the risk of developing both high and low frequency hearing loss was 38% higher in sleep apnea patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HYPERTENSION\/STRESS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ihs-hypertension-256x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-535\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>High blood pressure doesn\u2019t just negatively impact the cardiovascular system; studies show that patients suffering from hypertension also have an increased risk of developing hearing loss and\/or tinnitus. Medications to control blood pressure can also help reduce the impact of hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ihs-cardiovascular-256x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-539\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Research indicates that poor cardiovascular health affects both the peripheral and central auditory system; damaged blood vessels and a reduction in blood flow to the inner ear may be responsible for an increased risk of hearing loss in patients with cardiovascular disease. The correlation is strong enough to prompt doctors to recommend cardiovascular screening for all patients with low-frequency hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIABETES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ihs-diabetes-256x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-536\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients with diabetes are twice as likely to suffer from hearing loss, possibly because high glucose levels \u2013 a telltale sign of diabetes \u2013 can damage the blood vessels in the inner ear. Even those with prediabetes are 30% more likely to experience hearing loss. Diabetics should have regular hearing checkups, as early detection is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OBESITY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ihs-obesity-256x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-537\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shows a sizeable correlation between obesity (defined as a Body mass index of 30 or higher) and hearing loss, most likely the result of reduced blood flow to the inner ear. Additionally, obesity can lead to a number of other health complications such as diabetes and hypertension, that also lead to an increased risk of hearing loss. Obese individuals are 27% more likely to develop hearing impairment; the more extra weight they carry, the higher the risk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss: QUALITY OF LIFE Research studies show a strong correlation between hearing aid use and quality of life. Patients who treat their hearing loss with hearing aids report improvements in a number of key areas including relationships at home (60%), feelings about self (57%), mental health (44%), self-confidence (35%), sense of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":88,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"(317) 671-8000 | Hearing Loss affects your health; from sleep to mental health and even weight gain. 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