Sound sensitivity, medically called hyperacusis, refers to hypersensitivity to a variety of sounds that are unbearable and painfully loud to the patient. They can also scare some patients. In some cases this can lead to seizures (seizures). Noise sensitivity is also called reduced noise tolerance. In people with sound sensitivity, certain sounds are only perceived at a very high volume. The same can be heard at normal volume by persons with normal hearing. Some sounds are not even heard by them. The noise made while turning pages of the book, chewing food, running water and turning on electrical household appliances seems unbearable to persons with sound sensitivity.
These sounds can be annoying to the patient and affect his/her mental health, leading to anxiety, irritability, anger and depression, and leading to social isolation. Depending on the cause behind the noise sensitivity, other symptoms may be present, such as tinnitus (hearing sounds such as ringing, buzzing in the ear in the absence of an external source), a feeling of fullness/pressure in the ears and pain in the ears. ears. Being tired and stressed can make symptoms worse.
It can have several reasons. Some of these include
1. Head or ear injury or inner ear infection and ear damage due to toxins.
2. Migraine: It refers to unilateral headache of throbbing type, mainly accompanied by nausea and vomiting. You may experience excessive sensitivity to sound and light.
3. Autism: It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that leads to problems in the child’s communication and social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive behavior.
4.Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD): It is a condition that causes difficulty in processing sensory stimuli and responding to them appropriately. Sensory stimuli include sound, sight, taste, smell and touch. The patient may have a hypersensitive or undersensitive response to sensory stimuli.
5. Meniere’s disease: It refers to a disorder of the inner ear represented by several medical conditions: tinnitus (sounds in the ear without any external source), dizziness and hearing loss, usually on one side of the ear. In some cases it is related to noise sensitivity.
6. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mind-related condition caused by a traumatic life event (such as a traffic accident, sexual assault, etc.) and depression.
7. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): It refers to fatigue, both physical and mental, that does not improve with rest. There is no underlying medical condition behind it.
8. Lyme disease: A bacterial, tick-borne disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdoferi.
9. Temporo Mandibular Disorder (TMJ): It refers to a condition that results from a problem with the jaw joint or muscles related to jaw movement.
10. Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: It occurs when shingles (a viral infection caused by the varicella zoster virus) affects the facial nerve that is close to the ear.
11. If no cause is identified, it is said to be an idiopathic case.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy is very effective in treating noise sensitivity complaints. These drugs are completely safe to use and have no side effects as they are prepared from naturally occurring substances. Homeopathic medicines provide excellent results in such cases as they aim to treat the underlying cause. In such cases, they bring gradual improvement, and results may vary from case to case. In these cases, the most appropriate drug is selected, taking into account the individual need, after a detailed case evaluation based on the characteristic symptom presentation. It is therefore recommended to have each case assessed by a doctor and to take medication under the supervision of a doctor. Self-medication should not be done under any circumstances.
Homeopathic medicines for sound sensitivity
1. Asarum Europaeum
It is a highly recommended medicine in cases of noise sensitivity. People who need it have hypersensitive nerves that are hypersensitive to the slightest sound. The rattling of the paper and the scratching of the clothes are unbearable for them. Even the thought of someone scratching with their nails seems to cause a nervous tremor (tremble) within him or her. A very characteristic symptom that may be present is an extreme sensitivity to cold. In addition, low energy levels can also be an additional characteristic.
2. Borax
Borax is another important medication to control noise sensitivity. Those who need this medicine quickly become frightened at the slightest sound. They are very nervous people and are startled by sharp sounds such as sneezing, screeching, coughing and hearing someone cry. In addition, they may have a great fear of downward movements, such as going down, and a fear of falling. Fear of thunder may also be present along with the above symptoms.
3. Opium
This medicine is well indicated for individuals who cannot sleep due to acuity of hearing. Noise from distant places disturbs sleep and keeps them awake. They are actually very sleepy but cannot sleep due to this medical condition. In addition, they also complain of noises in the ear, for example tinnitus. The sounds can be of different types. This can be a roaring, buzzing or buzzing type, varying from case to case.
4. Zinc Met
Zincum Met is of great use in the treatment of many nerve-related complaints, including sound sensitivity. The main feature when using this medicine is sensitivity to the sounds of people talking. These sounds affect the patient’s nerves and cause impatience and bad mood. In most cases, pronounced fatigue (fatigue, exhaustion) can be intensely accompanied by the above symptoms.
5. Coffee Cruda
Coffea Cruda is an effective medicine for very acute hearing and hearing even very distant sounds that are inaudible to persons with normal hearing. People who need this also have a pronounced sensitivity to voices, music and even footsteps. Even little noise seems to cause pain in the body or worsen the pain already present. In addition to hearing, a person’s other senses are also hypersensitive, such as smell, taste and touch.
6. Theridion
This medicine is suitable for extreme sensitivity to sound that seems to penetrate the entire body. The sounds seem to penetrate mainly into the teeth. It is followed by nausea and pain all over the body, and a feeling of cold. Vertigo can also result from the slightest sound. Noise can make headaches worse. The most disturbing sounds include vibrations of any kind or the sound of footsteps while walking. There is also marked restlessness along with the above symptoms.
7. Belladonna
Belladonna is recommended for earache and sensitivity to sounds. The slightest sound seems to cause an earache. The slightest sound triggers a surprising event. Tinnitus may also present with roaring, ringing and buzzing sounds in the ear. Headache can also occur due to noise.
8. Phosphorus
This medicine is especially indicated in cases where there is hypersensitivity to senses other than hearing, including smell, light and touch. The slightest sound causes alarm to those who need it. In olfactory sensitivity, sensitivity to the scent of flowers is most prominent and can even cause fainting. In general, anxiety and restlessness may also be present.
9. Nux Vomica
Nux vomica is indicated for increased sensitivity to sound, smell and light. Every sound brings pain to those who need it. Sudden noise can sometimes trigger seizures or seizures.