{"id":1145,"date":"2019-11-08T23:10:46","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T23:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/?p=1145"},"modified":"2019-11-27T18:00:28","modified_gmt":"2019-11-27T18:00:28","slug":"hyperacusis-when-everything-sounds-too-loud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carolinaearnosethroat.com\/hyperacusis-when-everything-sounds-too-loud\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyperacusis: When Everything Sounds Too Loud"},"content":{"rendered":"

Normally on this blog, we talk about people who have trouble hearing<\/a> in Lincolnton. But not all hearing disorders involve hearing loss; in some cases, the opposite problem occurs – sounds are too loud!<\/p>\n

What is Hyperacusis?<\/h2>\n

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There is no clear-cut definition of hyperacusis. It is most commonly described as a condition in which a person has an intolerance to sound<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Individuals with hyperacusis in Lincolnton have an increased sensitivity to certain frequencies and volumes; their perception of how loud a sound is tends to be far different than those with normal hearing. This can occur even with sounds that most people would characterize as soft.<\/p>\n

How common is hyperacusis?<\/h3>\n

Though not nearly as common as hearing loss, hyperacusis affects an estimated one in 50,000 people in North Carolina<\/strong> and across the U.S. That’s about 6,540 patients in total<\/strong> – not a huge number, but that’s of little comfort to those who do suffer from the hearing disorder.<\/p>\n

Can sound intolerance occur in other conditions?<\/h3>\n

There are a couple of related hearing disorders involving sound intolerance; people with misophonia experience strong negative reactions to certain sounds<\/strong>, to the point where they might become angry or afraid when exposed to these sounds, and phonophobia refers to an irrational fear of sound<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Hyperacusis, by comparison, causes actual physical discomfort. People with this disorder often describe pain or a tingling sensation. The majority of patients with hyperacusis also experience tinnitus, a ringing in the ears<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are the most common triggers of hyperacusis?<\/h2>\n

Some of the more common hyperacusis triggers are:<\/p>\n