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Possible hearing loss at age seventeen or what?

For about two days (yesterday and today) I've been hearing things at a slightly lower but noticeable pitch. I first thought it was my iPhone acting weird, but then when I turned on one of my TV's it sounded lower. I also starting listening to some music on my laptop and that is when I realized it wasn't just those things it's probably my ears.
I don't listen to my music very loud in fact it's at medium or slightly lower, I am in Marching band. I clean my ears regularly and I haven't gone for a swim in about a month. Anyone know any information? Thanks for the help

October 7, 2012

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Lmafroggy

Okay thanks for the suggestions guys but just by doing some researching and listening to a couple sounds, One of my ears is hearing a pitch lower than the other... what the heck man :0
I am going to see my doctor as soon as I can..

Reply October 7, 2012
lolomgbbq

Well I suggest you get some ear plugs for the marching band. Something like musicians ear plugs that don't necessarily block out sound but just dampens it.

do this for concerts so you don't get that annoying ringing after a loud show. It should sound better too if you have the right quality.

Reply October 7, 2012
icoleslawderp

I'm hearing impaired from born.
But its possible from popping your ears a lot, goign to concerts every week and head bang next to the speakers. Go to a Audiologist, much more efficient.

Reply October 7, 2012
blackarmor28

How do you clean your ears? Q-tips? They cause wax to get pushed farther down into your ear. Go see a doctor, and if it is wax, they'll be able to get it out easily.

Reply October 7, 2012
Nolen

Q-tips cause hearing loss

Reply October 7, 2012
rubiksmaster123

[quote=Lmafroggy]I will but I can't until Wednesday so I was just asking around. Maybe it's a temporary thing.
But my ears are ringing right now x_x
It's not like I'm not going to go and I've been like this for weeks it's only been about two days and I was at work.[/quote]

I think it's temporary, but I'm not a doctor, lol.

Reply October 7, 2012
Lmafroggy

[quote=NewGen]@Lmafroggy: Hey atleast I edited it!
But srsly go talk to your doctor[/quote]

I will but I can't until Wednesday so I was just asking around. Maybe it's a temporary thing.
But my ears are ringing right now x_x
It's not like I'm not going to go and I've been like this for weeks it's only been about two days and I was at work.

Reply October 7, 2012
Lmafroggy

[quote=NewGen]Talk to your doctor[/quote]

Nice edit at the last minute jerk.
I thought it was my iPhone acting weird yeserday (keep in mind that I just listened to it for about 30 minutes) I just realized the pitch thing today.
@FiendOverlord I keep my volume in the middle

Reply October 7, 2012 - edited
FiendOverlord

How loud do you turn on the volume while listening to your iPod? They says it's more likely nowadays because of that.

Reply October 7, 2012 - edited