An abnormally disproportionate increase in the sensation of loudness in response to auditory stimuli of normal volume. COCHLEAR DISEASES; VESTIBULOCOCHLEAR NERVE DISEASES; FACIAL NERVE DISEASES; STAPES SURGERY; and other disorders may be associated with this condition.
Also Known As:
Phonophobia; Hyperacusia; Loudness Perception Disturbances; Auditory Hyperesthesias; Disturbance, Loudness Perception; Disturbances, Loudness Perception; Hyperacuses; Hyperacusias; Hyperesthesia, Auditory; Hyperesthesias, Auditory; Loudness Perception Disturbance; Loudness Recruitments; Perception Disturbance, Loudness; Perception Disturbances, Loudness; Phonophobias; Auditory Hyperesthesia; Loudness Recruitment; Recruitment, Loudness