The aura
Hallucinations
The term for distortions in sensory experiences is called hallucinations.
False or distorted sensory experiences that appear to be real perceptions.
So-called Migraine hallucinations are known as Migraine aura. Those with the diagnosis of Migraine with Aura may experience sensory hallucinations with their attacks that include the aura phase.
There is a syndrome called Feline Hyperesthesia, which is poorly understood but has been observed to involve sensory hallucinations for cats. So yes, they can. The Pathophysiology of hallucinations are such that it would be reasonable to assume that anything with a brain might experience false sensory stimuli, be it visual or otherwise.
A sensory perception of the mind is a fascinating exploration and delve into the abyss of the psyche and understates what man adapts to and is apparent to as well.
Homeopathic therapies may help patients who have sensory hearing loss.
Sensory adaptation
TTX (the poison in pufferfish) inhibits neurons that transmit sensory information to the brain. Since TTX prevents the generation of action potentials in sensory nerves, the ability of the neurons to transmit sensory information will be inhibited. This loss of sensory information would be experienced as a "numbness" in areas exposed to the toxin.
When the brain is accustomed to receiving a certain input and stimuli over a period of time, and is suddenly starved of it, it attempts to compensate for its absence. Sometimes this can result in actual "hallucinations". Extremely strong sensory perceptions of the presence of that person.
Sensory experience without input refers to the perception of sensations that are not caused by external stimuli, such as hallucinations or phantom limb sensations. This can occur due to internal processes within the brain or nervous system, leading to the perception of sensory information that is not actually present in the environment.
Sensory deprivation is the blocking of the senses, such as placing someone in a tank, filled with water and the person is blindfolded and their hearing is blocked, as well. Short term deprivation can heighten senses, whereas long time deprivation can result in hallucinations.