Hyperacusis

Hyperacusis is a type of reduced tolerance to sound. People with hyperacusis often find ordinary noises too loud, while loud noises can cause discomfort and pain. The most common known causes of hyperacusis are exposure to loud noise, and ageing. There are no tests for diagnosing hyperacusis.

Treatment for hyperacusis

1. sound therapy to get you used to everyday sounds again, and may involve wearing ear pieces that make white noise.
2. cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to change the way you think about your hyperacusis and reduce anxiety.