Hyperacusis

Hyperacusis can de described as reduced tolerance to normal everyday noise and sound. This disorder is seriously debilitating and affects ones quality of life. It often has a very negative impact on one's career, relationships, social life etc.

To a hyperacusis sufferer the everyday sounds and noises that most of us do not even notice are unbearable. It would appear as if the volume has been turned up too high. It is not all noises or sounds, and in some instances only certain noises cause this unbearable sensitivity. Tinnitus is accompanied by hyperacusis in about 40% of the cases. Hyperacusis is a decreased tolerance of sound and can be a serious problem. Some patients experience hyperacusis without tinnitus.

Hyperacusis is often caused by damage to the cochlea, which can be a result of exposure to loud noise such as rock concerts, discos, shooting, fireworks, heavy machinery etc. Other causes include head or facial injury, dental surgery, ear wax removal, ear and chest infections.

A modification of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy can restore totally or partially the normal level of sensitivity to sound.

Neuromonics has also proven very effective at addressing reduced sound tolerance. (see testimonials)