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Hyperacusis is the reduced tolerance and increased sensitivity to sounds. Normal everyday sounds may seem too loud and volume is perceived as being too high and sometimes painful. This can greatly affect the quality of life for patients who experience hyperacusis. In severe cases, patients may even develop a fear of noise due to their increased sensitivity and as a result they may avoid social and public situations. In many cases, hyperacusis is also accompanied by tinnitus<\/a> and in some cases may be associated with vertigo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people experience sensitivity to sound, but true hyperacusis is rare. Hyperacusis can affect people of all ages and may impact one or both ears. Some causes of hyperacusis include: head injury, ototoxicity, viral infections involving the inner or 8th nerve, and many other causes. There are a variety of neurologic conditions that may be associated with hyperacusis, including: Post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine headaches, depression, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To evaluate hyperacusis, our audiologists<\/a> will conduct a thorough case history concerning your symptoms and perform a comprehensive audiologic evaluation that includes pure tone testing (air and bone conduction), speech audiometry, word recognition testing, acoustic reflexes and tympanometry. Our audiologists will counsel you on your hearing loss and review treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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