Can Hyperacusis be Temporary?

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i think i might have hyperacusis, but can it be temporary
Personally, if it recurs periodically, or if it lasts more than a few hours, I'd visit an ENT with a special interest in otology. Your personal physician can make a recommendation.  (+ info)

hyperacusis question?

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are the everyday sounds that irritate a person with hyperacusis damaging to their ears, or are they just annoying but unharmful? i.e. running water, laughter, fans.
Hyperacusis is primarily a disorder of central auditory processing rather than a direct reflection of cochlear pathology. In other words, hyperacusis represents a decreased threshold for discomfort, but there is no evidence that it represents a decreased threshold for damage. We are blessed with a very elegant yet simple protective feedback mechanism to minimize damage and maximize the chance for survival. In the kitchen, for instance, if you accidentally touch the red-hot element on the electric range, you immediately withdraw your hand in pain. The pain is thus an appropriate sign of impending harm; if for some reason you do not withdraw your hand, damage (i.e., the burning and destruction of the finger tips) will immediately ensue. When you grasp a warm glass of water, however, you do not withdraw your hand, of course, because there is no discomfort - the protective feedback mechanism is working appropriately. There is no impending damage to the hand from a warm glass of water. Now what happens if there is a mismatch in the feedback mechanism? You rapidly withdraw your hand from the glass of warm water because you experience discomfort, discomfort in the absence of impending damage. So this mismatch in the feedback mechanism results in a decreased threshold for discomfort, but not a decreased threshold for damage. In the case of hyperacusis, there is no evidence that there is a decreased threshold for cochlear damage (i.e., hearing loss), only that a sound well-tolerated by some is uncomfortable or even painful to others. I do not mean in any way to underestimate the magnitude of what can be a very serious - even incapacitating - problem; I wish only to clarify its nature.



One theory of hyperacusis -- a good one, in my view -- is that this challenge is a "brain thing" and not an "ear thing." In other words, a hyperacusic's brain processes sound differently than a person without hyperacusis.  (+ info)

apart from the eustachian tube unblocking are there any mental causes for hyperacusis ;am I going nuts?

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As far as I can tell, hyperacusis is not a mental disorder at all, it is a structural problem of the ears.

Here is a website you should check out about hyperacusis:
http://www.hyperacusis.net/hyperacusis/home/default.asp  (+ info)

Hyperacusis question?

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im 13 and i have tinnitus and hyperacusis. ive had it for a couple months now and developed it after going to a loud concert anyways is there anyway i can treat it or prevent it fomr getting worse? what sounds will make it worse?

Thanks :)
sorry about your hyperacusis = (

Cases differ from person to person. I would recommend that you visit a qualified doctor and tell the doctor all about your symptoms. The doctor might recommend things about your diet and your lifestyle.

Also, here are some places I would research. (Please see below.)  (+ info)

Is this Hyperacusis? Help me..?

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medics, i've experienced a strange symptoms on my right ear, certain frequencies (especially human voices) sound a bit like thy're rasping, or like going to a vocoder, every voice has a silent 'r' or like their voice going through a rotating fan with them. i feel no pain in any parts of my body tough, is it hyperacusis?
that does not really answer my question...
Hyperacusis is defined as an inability to tolerate everyday sounds.

It is also defined as a collapse of the normal range of hearing that is present in otherwise normally functioning ears.



People with hyperacusis may find that certain sounds are more difficult to listen to than others, and some sounds may cause pain in the ears, even when those sounds don't bother others. Often, the most disturbing or painful sounds can be sudden high pitched noises like alarms, bus brakes, silverware and dishes, children's screams, and clapping.

Sometimes, hyperacusis can be so severe that people begin to avoid any public or social setting in a vain attempt to protect their ears from any sounds. It can be very difficult for family members or medical providers to understand and support the person with hyperacusis, which cannot be seen in images, like a broken bone.

Hyperacusis can come on suddenly or gradually. It can initially affect only one ear but generally speaking, within a short time, the condition is almost always bilateral. It can be mild or severe. Often, people who have hyperacusis also have tinnitus, or phantom noises in their auditory system (ringing, buzzing, chirping, humming, or beating).

Check the following site for more information. Its really helpful

http://www.hyperacusis.org  (+ info)

what causes hyperacusis apart from efferent nerve damage;perception,diabetes?eustachian tube unblockage?

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Some reports say chronic otitis media.  (+ info)

Is it normal to be this messed up, or is something horribly wrong?

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I'm only 14, and I have a ton of things wrong with me, including:

Insomnia
Several phobias
Anxiety
OCD
Paranoia
Reversed sensory issues (can't stand loud noises or being touched)
Hyperacusis (the inability to tolerate common sounds)

I just need to know if it's okay to have this many things wrong with you, or if I'm just hopelessly disconfigured. Thanks.
Oh and I have a speech disability.
It ok I'm 17 and I have

Aspergers(Its in the autism spectrum)
Bipolar
Anxiety
Heart Problems
Constant bladder infections

and more...  (+ info)

How can you fly/travel when you have bad ears but you need to travel?

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Hi , i have hyperacusis and tinitus. I was suffering since long time ago but then about 3 months ago i flew and it became worse, now i have clogging and weird feelings in my ears which were not there before, i also had ear rum rupture that flight. So the dumb flying made my ears hurt. My sister lives in another state, my relatives in other country...so i would like to visit them later on... how can i do this without getting more injured?
Wow... That sucks! Is it a pressure thing? I would have said you ear plugs if it's sound sensitive.  (+ info)

Can hyperacusis cause explosive-anger?

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What are the symptoms of hyperacusis?

The term hyperacusis is generally applied to people who experience the sounds of everyday life as intrusively loud, uncomfortable, and sometimes as painful. Sounds make it difficult for them to concentrate and they may report tension or even anger. Some people with hyperacusis become so afraid of sounds that they withdraw from normal daily activities and unfortunately this self imposed isolation can further exacerbate the condition.

It looks like anger would be a possibly. I'd recommend looking at some self help books to help find some ways of dealing with your anger.

I wish you the best,

Buck  (+ info)

How do I relieve the pain of noise-induced earaches?

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When the man cuts the grass, it hurts my ears. They're sensitive. I have a condition, called hyperacusis. My ears hurt SO badly that I'm about to cry & have an anxiety attack.
get some reusable ear plugs and keep them with you  (+ info)

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