Mind-blowing reason you need to stop listening to loud music as people 'traumatised' by video

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Have you ever had an alert on your phone that says your headphone or noise level is too loud? If so, you're not alone, and there is a good reason for this. But if you keep ignoring these, your hearing could be damaged.

In a mind-blowing video on the subject, it was revealed exactly how your hearing can be affected by loud noise, and why ringing in your ears could be related. In the video titled How Loud Earbuds Can Damage Your Ears, it was revealed: "If you listen to really loud music through your earbuds, the loud sounds cause the tiny hair cells in your inner ear to vibrate excessively. Over time, this intense vibration can lead to the breakdown and death of these hair cells.

"Once damaged, these cells can not regenerate leading to permanent hearing loss. Additionally, prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause tinnitus, a constant ringing in the ears". The NHS explain: "Tinnitus is hearing noises that do not come from an outside source, such as ringing, buzzing or humming. It's often linked to hearing loss, anxiety or depression, and may get better by itself or with treatment."

Taking to the comments of the same video, which was also uploaded to Instagram, one person said: "Moral of story: too much of everything has never been good for anyone, always in moderation."

Another commented: "Traumatized Button" meanwhile a third wrote: "Immediately took my AirPods off."

The signs of hearing loss may not always be easy to tell, but some common signs include:

  • difficulty hearing other people clearly and misunderstanding what they say, especially in noisy places

  • asking people to repeat themselves

  • listening to music or watching TV with the volume higher than other people need

  • difficulty hearing on the phone

  • finding it hard to keep up with a conversation

  • feeling tired or stressed from having to concentrate while listening

The NHS say that you should see a GP if you think your hearing is getting gradually worse or you've had treatment for an ear infection or earwax build-up but your hearing has not come back. They mention that you may be able to get a free hearing test at some pharmacies and opticians so it's always worth checking your local area.

However, if you have sudden hearing loss in one or both ears, your hearing has been getting worse over the last few days or weeks or you've had hearing loss along with other symptoms, such as earache or discharge coming out of the ear, you may want to book an urgent GP appointment or call 111, the NHS warn adding: "It might not be anything serious, but it's best to get help as it may need to be treated quickly."

One common mistake people make is putting objects like cotton buds in their ears, something the NHS strongly advises against, even if you think they might be blocked. For advice on hearing loss, visit Hearing loss - NHS.