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We are all familiar with those unsightly purple and blue veins we notice on other people’s legs and ankles. Are they starting to appear on your own legs? They may only be faint, but don’t ignore them, and covering them up with long pants won’t make them go away. There are numerous health implications and
Your hearing aids are meant to work together and give you balanced, natural sound. When one side sounds quieter, muffled or distorted, it is a sign that something needs attention. At Hear SF on Geary Boulevard in San Francisco, owner and hearing aid dispenser Michael Martinez, NB-HIS, and our team can check both devices and
Few things are more frustrating than a low-battery beep in the middle of a conversation. Knowing what to expect from your batteries makes it easier to stay prepared. At Hear SF on Geary Boulevard in San Francisco, owner and hearing aid dispenser Michael Martinez, NB-HIS, regularly answers patients’ battery questions. Here are the most common
Your hearing aids spend all day in a warm space exposed to earwax, oils and moisture. Over time, that buildup can block sound and shorten the life of your devices. A few minutes of care each day keeps them working the way they should. At Hear SF on Geary Boulevard in San Francisco, owner and
Here comes the cooler weather where you can go back to wearing long pants and leggings — but don’t just cover your varicose veins up! A better choice is to start treatment now because Autumn is one of the best times of year to treat your varicose veins. Take Advantage Of The Change Of Seasons
That full, muffled feeling in your ear can make even simple conversations frustrating. Many people assume earwax is to blame, but when the ear canal is clear, something else is usually behind the pressure. At Hear SF on Geary Boulevard in San Francisco, owner and hearing aid dispenser Michael Martinez, NB-HIS, and our team can
Waking up to find that one ear sounds muffled or silent can be frightening. Many people assume it is earwax or a cold and wait for it to clear. But sudden hearing loss in one ear can be a sign of a medical problem that needs attention right away. At Hear SF on Geary Boulevard
A sudden high-pitched whistle from your hearing aid can be distracting for you and the people around you. This sound is called feedback. It happens when amplified sound leaks out of the ear and gets picked up again by the hearing aid’s microphone. The good news is that the cause is usually simple to fix.
Dinner out should be about good food and good company. But in a busy restaurant, clattering dishes, background music and nearby tables can make it hard to follow what the people across from you are saying. At Hear SF on Geary Boulevard in San Francisco, owner and hearing aid dispenser Michael Martinez, NB-HIS, and our
Many people reach for a cotton swab after a shower without thinking twice. But putting a swab inside your ear canal can do more harm than good. At Hear SF on Geary Boulevard in San Francisco, owner and hearing aid dispenser Michael Martinez, NB-HIS, and our team often see how earwax and cotton swab habits
You lie down, roll over in bed or sit up, and suddenly the room starts to spin. It only lasts a short time, but it can be frightening. One of the most common causes of this kind of dizziness is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. At Hear SF on Geary Boulevard in San Francisco,
Hearing that your newborn didn’t pass a hearing screening can be scary for any parent. The good news is that a “refer” or “did not pass” result is not a diagnosis. Many babies who miss the first screening hear normally when they are tested again. And when a baby does have hearing loss, finding it
