Causes of hyperacusis

The cause ofhyperacusis is unclear. It has been linked with a number of other conditions,although many people with hyperacusis don't have any other obvious problems. Hyperacusis has been associated with: tinnitus hearing sounds that come from inside your body, rather than from an outside source hearing loss the brain may sometimes compensate for reduced hearing by amplifying signals coming from the ears damage to the ear or brain including from a head injury , ear surgery, exposure to loud noise, earwax removal , glue ear , and persistent ear infections migraines Bell's palsy a type offacial paralysis Mnire's disease a disorder of the inner ear thatcauses a spinning sensation (vertigo) , tinnitus, andhearing loss depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Addison's disease a rare disorder of the adrenal glands, which sit near the kidneys and produce important hormones disorders affecting the brain such asWilliams' syndrome or autism spectrum disorder Hyperacusis can also be a side effect of certain medications. If you're taking any medication, check the leaflet it comes withto see if hyperacusis is listed as a possible side effect.