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Hyperacusis is a condition characterized by an increased sensitivity to normal environmental sounds, which can lead to discomfort or pain. Individuals with hyperacusis may find everyday noises, such as conversation or traffic, overwhelming or intolerable. This heightened sensitivity can result from various factors, including hearing loss, exposure to loud sounds, or certain medical conditions. Treatment options often involve sound therapy, counseling, or hearing protection to help manage symptoms.
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Is hyperacusis and epilepsy connected?
No, there is not any connection. Hyperacusis is related to people's response to sounds, so it related to aspects of hearing. Epilepsy is the tendency to having recurring seizures.
How do you cure your hyperacusis?
You can cure Hyperacusis by using Pink Noise Therapy, which is just a CD of pink noise (almost identical to white noise). This therapy allows for the ears to regain their tolerance of sound in a healthy way.
Can a damaged hypothalamus gland cause ringing in the ears or hyperacusis?
Yes, a damaged hypothalamus can potentially lead to conditions that cause symptoms like ringing in the ears (tinnitus) or hyperacusis. The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions, including auditory processing and stress responses. If its function is disrupted, it may affect the auditory pathways or the body's response to sound, leading to these auditory symptoms. However, other factors or conditions are often involved, and it's essential to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis.
Can earplugs make you feel dizzy?
I'm thinking the earplugs pressing against the ear canal can do it because I have been getting dizziness and headaches the past couple days when I put in/take out/adjust my plugs. Never had this problem before though. I wear them most of the day for hyperacusis and just started a med a week ago. Hope the med is not the culprit. I will try to post back here if I find out.
What are the potential consequences of prolonged exposure to loud noises on one's hearing health?
Prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and other ear-related issues. It can also increase the risk of developing conditions like hyperacusis (increased sensitivity to sound) and can impact overall quality of life. It is important to protect your ears from loud noises to prevent long-term damage.
What causes sensitive hearing?
Sensitive hearing, or hyperacusis, can be caused by various factors including exposure to loud noises, ear infections, head injuries, or certain neurological disorders. It may also result from damage to the inner ear or auditory pathways, which can heighten sound perception. Psychological factors, such as anxiety or stress, can exacerbate the sensitivity as well. In some cases, it may be idiopathic, meaning the exact cause is unknown.
Why does my ear hurt when I here medium to loud noises Especially music which is a major problem for me What can I do to make it better?
It's possible that you have hyperacusis, a condition where sounds that are tolerable for others can be painful for you. To reduce discomfort, you can try using earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones in loud environments. It's best to consult with an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
Is there anything you can do to alleviate vibration in your ears from outside sounds?
It sounds like you may have hyperacusis. this is a condition where people have extremely sensitive hearing. They even say that when a pin drops it sounds extremely loud. In general a person that suffers from this condition tends to hear everyday sounds more loudly than normal. I can imagine this being extremely disruptive to your lifestyle. Sinuswars offers a remedy for this condition but there are also many clinics that offer a course for sound desistization. I'm not sure how effective any of these are as i don't suffer from this condition but have heard about it. Goodluck.
I have Meniers.Why does loud sounds hurt my ears.?
Meniere's is a disease that affects your inner and the nerves that run from it to the brain. It is this damage to that often causes meniere's patients suffer with tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo (loss of blanace and motion sickness) and even hearing loss. Which doesn't seem consistent with the extreme loud noises that you are asking about. It seems rather like you have hyperacusis, which is basiacally an ailment where one heres everyday sounds more loudly than normally- there are even cases of people that have said when a pin drops the noise is very loud. This condition is usually caused by an obstruction the nerve to the stapedius (which is a muscle in that helps control the loudness of sounds).
How do you communicate with autistic individuals?
It really varies by person. I, myself (as a high-functioning autistic person), don't like people to speak too loudly (autistic people are very prone to hyperacusis), and I don't like to be touched (some autistic like pressure but don't enjoy light touching), and I appreciate people who are extremely straightforward. Autistic people often don't understand popular humor and media; they can often have a hard time understanding sarcasm too. Any sort of passive social cues will usually go over their heads. Some people with autism are so closed off though that it is very individualistic in order to get them to open up to you.
Is there treatment for highly sensitive hearing what?
Yes, there is treatment for highly sensitive hearing. The treatment I am aware of was developed by Dr. Berard in France about 35 years ago. Dr. Berard's work was based on the work of Alfred Tomatis. It is called Auditory Integration Training(AIT) and is available in the USA and other countries as well. It can be used to help with several different conditions as well as simple sound over-sensitivity. Some of these conditions are:closed-head injury, learning disabilities, dyslexia, autism spectrum, ADD spectrum,Down Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, episodic or major depression Go to this web address for more info including locations:http://www.aitinstitute.org/ait_and_brain.htm
Can hearing get more sensitive and painful over time?
As over time the cornea stiffens which means light rays are not focused on the retina. You will find it hard to see things up close but can get glasses. Another cause is that the muscles (ciliary muscles) around the eye grow weaker as age progresses this means the eye finds it hard to adjust to different distances, this can strain your eyes and cause headaches.
