Why a proper hearing test matters
Hearing loss usually arrives slowly — the TV volume creeps up, you ask people to repeat themselves, and family conversations become tiring. Most people wait 5–7 years before getting tested, and every year of waiting makes adjustment harder. A complete hearing test takes about 30–45 minutes and tells you exactly what is happening, why, and what to do about it.
At Renuka Speech & Hearing Clinic in Sargasan, every test is performed by a qualified audiologist in a soundproof testing booth — not in an open shop room where background noise makes results unreliable.
Hearing tests we perform
- Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) — the standard test that maps exactly which pitches and volumes you can hear, producing your audiogram.
- Speech Audiometry — measures how clearly you understand spoken words, not just whether you hear sound.
- Impedance Audiometry / Tympanometry — checks your eardrum and middle ear for fluid, pressure problems and ossicle issues.
- Special Tests — site-of-lesion and reflex testing where the diagnosis needs deeper investigation.
- CAPD Assessment — for children who hear normally but struggle to process what they hear, often mistaken for inattention.
- Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA) — child-friendly testing where toddlers respond to sounds through play.
What happens during your visit
- A short conversation about your hearing history and concerns.
- Ear examination, followed by testing in the soundproof booth.
- Your audiogram explained in plain Gujarati, Hindi or English — what you hear well, what you're missing.
- An honest recommendation: monitoring, medical referral (e.g. ENT for infection), or a hearing aid trial. No pressure, ever.
Who should get tested?
Anyone who turns the TV up beyond what family finds comfortable, struggles on phone calls, asks "what?" frequently, hears ringing (tinnitus), works in noisy environments, is above 60, or has diabetes/BP (both affect hearing). Children with delayed or unclear speech should always have a hearing test first — it's the most commonly missed cause.
Signs you should book a hearing test
- You ask people to repeat themselves several times a day
- The TV or phone volume creeps higher every month
- Conversations in groups or noisy places feel exhausting
- Family says you speak louder than you used to
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) or a blocked, full feeling
- You're over 60, diabetic, or work around loud machinery — annual testing is recommended
What it costs in Gandhinagar
Last updated: June 2026 — prices reviewed quarterly.
| Test/Service | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) | ₹300–800 | Same-day report included |
| Tympanometry | ₹300–600 | Often combined with PTA |
| Combined battery (PTA + tympanometry + speech audiometry) | Up to around ₹1,500 | Full diagnostic picture in one visit |
Your same-day report is always included, and if you proceed to a hearing aid trial the test charge is adjusted — call 88776 72821 for current clinic charges — no hidden fees.
A pattern we see often in clinic: a person in their sixties arrives "just for a check-up" after years of family gently complaining about the TV volume. The audiogram usually shows a gradual high-frequency loss they had stopped noticing — and the most common reaction is relief at finally having a clear, simple explanation for tiring conversations.