How do you know if you have hearing loss? Hearing problems rarely cause discomfort or pain, and because hearing loss is a gradual process, it is common to adapt to hearing loss without realizing it. How can I recognize hearing problems? If you think you have hearing loss, ask yourself the following questions: Do I have difficulty following conversations with more than two people? Do I often ask people to repeat themselves? Do I have difficulty hearing what is being said unless I am close to a speaker? Do I have difficulty listening in crowded places such as restaurants, shopping malls, and meeting rooms? Do I have difficulty hearing women or children? Do I prefer to turn the volume of the television or radio up higher than other people? Do I have ringing or buzzing in my ears? Do I think that other people are whispering or mumbling while they are talking? If you answered yes to many of these questions, you may have hearing loss. The symptoms of hearing loss fall into ...