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Hyperacusis is a type of reduced tolerance for sound. ... The most common cause of hyperacusis is damage to the inner ear from ageing or exposure to loud noise. Hyperacusis is often associated with tinnitus (buzzing, ringing or whistling noises in the ears) and distortion of sounds.
- What is distorted hearing?
- Can distorted hearing be corrected?
- Why does my ear sounds like a blown speaker?
- Can tinnitus cause distorted hearing?
What is distorted hearing?
Diplacusis is a form of hearing loss that causes a person's ears to hear sounds so differently they create a disturbing two-sound experience.
Can distorted hearing be corrected?
There's no specific cure for it, but some treatments can help. These include sound therapy, behavioral therapy, and hearing aids in the case of hearing loss. If your hearing does not improve, make sure to see your doctor to find out what it is and what to do about it.
Why does my ear sounds like a blown speaker?
The main symptom of tinnitus is hearing sounds in your ears that aren't really there. The sound could be ringing. It may also sound like blowing, roaring, clicking, buzzing, hissing, or humming. The noises can be soft or loud.
Can tinnitus cause distorted hearing?
Some individuals who have severe tinnitus hear sounds as distorted and some have hyperacusis (reduced tolerance to sounds) or phonophobia (fear of sounds). Tinnitus can be referred to one ear, or both ears, or to a location inside the head.
