hyperacusis – MySymptom

What causes extreme sensitivity to bright lights and loud noises?

1. Introduction and Direct Answer Sensitivity to bright lights and loud noises, clinically known as photophobia and hyperacusis respectively, is frequently caused by a state of central nervous system hyperarousal, most commonly associated with migraines. Other significant etiologies include mild traumatic brain injuries, specific viral infections like meningitis, or chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia that … Read more

Hyperacusis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

1. Introduction Hyperacusis is a complex and often debilitating auditory disorder characterized by a severely decreased tolerance to ordinary environmental sounds. For individuals with this condition, everyday noises that are completely tolerable to the average person—such as the clatter of dishes, the hum of a refrigerator, or normal conversational speech—are perceived as uncomfortably loud, distressingly … Read more