Hyperacusis
If normal sounds are unbearable, you could be experiencing hyperacusis. At Clinicaudio, we help you understand and manage this hearing sensitivity.
What is hyperacusis?
Hyperacusis is a hearing disorder characterized by extreme sensitivity to environmental sounds. People who suffer from it perceive sounds that others find completely normal as painful or unbearable: conversation, traffic, or even typing on a computer. It is not a hearing loss, but rather a disturbance in the way the brain processes sound.
How does hyperacusis manifest?
The most common symptoms include discomfort or pain when faced with everyday noises, difficulty concentrating in noisy environments, anticipatory anxiety toward certain sounds, and even social isolation. In many cases, hyperacusis can seriously affect quality of life.
Do you feel that sounds bother you more than usual?
At Clinicaudio, we offer a free evaluation to assess your hearing sensitivity and help you understand what’s happening to you.
Sounds that can cause discomfort
People with hyperacusis don’t necessarily react to loud sounds, but rather to common sounds that are perceived as excessive. Among the most common:
Telephone rings
Car horn
Normal conversations
Household appliances (blenders, hair dryers)
Environments with echo or reverberation
Possible causes of hyperacusis
In many cases, no specific cause is identified, but patterns that contribute to its onset can be evaluated.
Hyperacusis can have a variety of causes, including:
- Exposure to very loud noises (acoustic trauma)
- Neurological or infectious diseases
- Inner ear injuries
- Prolonged anxiety or stress
- Disorders such as tinnitus or migraines
At Clinicaudio, we help you identify possible triggers with a comprehensive assessment.
How is hyperacusis diagnosed?
Diagnosing hyperacusis requires a comprehensive hearing evaluation, along with a clinical interview to help understand the patient's emotional and sensory context. Testing helps establish the threshold for hearing tolerance and distinguishes hyperacusis from other conditions such as phonophobia or misophonia.
Is there treatment for hyperacusis?
- Auditory Retraining Therapies (TRT)
- Relaxation and stress reduction techniques
- Progressive use of neutral or natural sounds
- Psychological support in cases with associated anxiety
At Clinicaudio, we provide you with a personalized approach aimed at improving your quality of life.
Relive the sounds without fear
Hyperacusis isn't just a hearing problem: it can profoundly impact your daily life. The important thing is to know that you're not alone and that there are ways to improve. At Clinicaudio, we listen to you, evaluate you, and help you find a solution that suits you.
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