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Hyperacusis
Hyperacusis: Hyperacusis is listed as an alternate name or description for symptom Sensitive hearing.
Causes of Sensitive hearing (Hyperacusis): See detailed list of causes below.
Medical Book Extracts related to Sensitive hearing (Hyperacusis): Refer to the excerpt book sections about Sensitive hearing below.
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Sensitive hearing (medical symptom): Overly sensitive hearing (hyperacusis) in one or both ears.
Causes of Sensitive hearing (Hyperacusis)
Disease Database also lists the following causes for Sensitive hearing (Hyperacusis):
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Related Symptoms for Hyperacusis
Research the causes of these related symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Hyperacusis:
- Hearing loss
- Noises in ears
- Irritability
Broader Symptom Types for Hyperacusis:
Research the causes of these symptoms that are more broader types of symptom than Hyperacusis:
More Symptom Information for Hyperacusis
For a medical symptom description of 'Hyperacusis', the following symptom information may be relevant to the symptoms: Sensitive hearing (symptom). However, note that other causes of the symptom 'Hyperacusis' may be possible.
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Hyperacusis (medical condition): For a medical symptom description of 'Hyperacusis', the following disease information may be relevant to the symptoms: Hyperacusis (disease information). However, numerous other possible causes of the symptom may be possible.
Hyperacusis (medical condition): Excessive sensitivity to everyday sounds.
More information on medical condition: Hyperacusis:
- Introduction: Hyperacusis
- Basic Summary for Hyperacusis
- Symptoms of Hyperacusis
- Misdiagnosis of Hyperacusis
Medical Textbook Extracts for Hyperacusis
Free access to excerpts from published medical book extracts about the causes and diagnosis of Sensitive hearing from the following published medical books is available for more detailed information that is related to Hyperacusis.
DEAFNESS
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
... Is it unilateral or bilateral? Unilateral deafness may be due to local conditions such as wax, a foreign body, otitis media, or ruptured drum, or it may be due to neurologic conditions such as M ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
TINNITUS
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
... Is it subjective or objective? Objective tinnitus is unusual, but it may indicate glomus tumors, arteriovenous malformations, carotid ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hearing Loss
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
... Hearing loss affects about 10% of the U.S. population. Two broad categories of hearing loss exist, conductive and sensorineural. Conductive hearing loss results from any process that... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Tinnitus
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
... Tinnitus is a perception of noise (usually ringing, buzzing, or hissing) in the ears, which may be constant or intermittent, temporary or permanent. The pitch and other... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Tinnitus
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
... Tinnitus is a ringing in the ears that is usually constant in pitch and volume and continues for a significant period of time. It can have a wide variety of causes, which... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hearing Loss – Acquired
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
... All patients with suspected hearing loss require formal audiologic testing to characterize the nature (conductive, sensorineural, mixed) and extent of the loss. Early treatment is essential, as is... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hearing Loss – Congenital
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
... About one-third to one-half of congenital hearing loss is genetic, of which 15–30% may be syndromic. Universal newborn hearing screening programs allow diagnosis, and thereby habilitation, of... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
TINNITUS AND DEAFNESS
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
... If one dissects the anatomy of the external, middle, and internal ear one can obtain an excellent list of conditions to be considered in the differential diagnosis of ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hearing loss
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
... Affecting nearly 16 million Americans, hearing loss may be temporary or permanent and partial or complete. This common symptom may involve reception of low-, middle-, or high-frequency tones. If the... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Tinnitus
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
... Tinnitus literally means ringing in the ears; although many other abnormal sounds fall under this term. For example, tinnitus may be described as the sound of escaping air, running water, the inside of a seashell, or as a sizzling... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Deafness
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
... Sensorineural (Inner Ear) Aging Prolonged exposure to loud noise Drugs ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hearing loss
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
... Hearing loss results from a mechanical or nervous impediment to the transmission of sound waves. The major forms of hearing loss are classified as conductive loss ... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hearing loss
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
... Affecting nearly 16 million Americans, hearing loss may be temporary or permanent and partial or complete. This common symptom may involve reception of low-, middle-, or high-frequency tones. If the hearing loss doesn’t affect... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Tinnitus
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
... Tinnitus literally means ringing in the ears, but many other abnormal sounds fall under this term. For example, tinnitus may be described as the sound of escaping air, running water, or the inside... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hearing Loss
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
... Mark Knudson Approximately 28 million Americans have hearing loss. Among individuals aged more than 65 years, 7% to 8% report hearing loss, yet close to 20%... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Tinnitus
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
... Sara Lynn Neal Tinnitus, which has been described as “ear noise,” consists of sounds heard by the patient with no sound source external to the head. Although infinite variations can occur, most... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hearing Loss
(Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
... Differential Overview Sensorineural ❑ Presbyacusis ❑ Noise-induced loss &... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Tinnitus
(Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
... Differential Overview ❑ Impacted cerumen ❑ Otitis media ❑ Eustachian dysfunction ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hearing loss
(Handbook of Diseases)
... Loss of hearing results from a mechanical or nervous impediment to the transmission of sound waves. Hearing loss is classified into three major forms: ❑ ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hearing loss
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
... Affecting nearly 16 million Americans, hearing loss may be temporary or permanent and partial or complete. This common symptom may involve reception of low-, middle-, or high-frequency tones. If the hearing loss doesn’t... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Tinnitus
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
... Tinnitus literally means ringing in the ears; although many other abnormal sounds fall under this term. For example, tinnitus may be described as the sound of escaping air, running water, or the inside... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hearing Loss and Deafness
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
... Hearingis the perception and interpretation of sound. Because normal hearing is importantin development of language and social interaction, moderate-to-severehearing loss... Principal Causes of Hearing Loss and Deafness ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... Table 26.1. Indications of Possible Hearing Loss or Deafness ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
Hearing loss
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
... Affecting nearly 16 million Americans, hearing loss may be temporary or permanent and partial or complete. This common symptom may involve reception of low-, middle-, or high... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Tinnitus
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
... Tinnitus literally means ringing in the ears, although many other abnormal sounds fall under this term. For example, tinnitus may be described as the sound of escaping air, running water, the inside... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
TINNITUS AND DEAFNESS
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
... If one dissects the anatomy of the external, middle, and internal ear one can obtain an excellent list of conditions to be considered in the differential diagnosis of tinnitus and deafness (Table 58).... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
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