Question 1

how come my groin makes noises as if it was growling ?

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Bowels moving: Your bowels are moving and making noises with all the gas and air in there. So it will sound like it is growling- there are lots of guts in that area.

Question 2

why do loud noises frighten me?

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Increased startle: Sometimes an increased startle response can be related to anxiety, previous trauma and may be a feature of post traumatic stress disorder.

Question 3

why am i so sensitive to noise?

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Noise snesitivity: Sensitivity to noise can be normal or could be due to issues affecting the nerve or muscles controlling the bones in the ear.  See a regular doctor for further evaluation.

Question 4

how does a white noise app work?

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White noise: It produces white noise, which is noise just below the threshold of what we usually hear. It can be used to help muffle noise, so you can sleep. It also can help people who have ringing in their ears.

Question 5

can loud noises hurt my unborn baby?

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See below: There would not be any harm to the baby.

Question 6

how can you sleep through loud noises?

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Good question: I live near an airport and wear earplugs at night because I am sensitive to the noise. It helps to some degree. There are machines that produce white noise that may help or make your own (turn on a fan, listen to music). Make sure you are nice and relaxed before getting into bed. Take a bath, drink some sleepytime tea and try to take your focus away from the noise and count those sheep!

Question 7

how do i know if i have noise anxiety?

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Anxiety: No idea what noise anxiety is but it could be a sensory issue.  Try checking out sensory integration issues online to see if that fits.

Question 8

why does loud noise give me headaches?

Accepted Answer

This is common: Many people with headache disorders are sensitive to loud noise. Loud noise can intensify existing headaches or cause new ones. The physiologic mechanisms are not fully understood. Changes in air pressure from sound waves is part of the cause but probably not the whole answer.

Question 9

whats that noise when i lay on a pillow?

Accepted Answer

Is there: A deflation sound when pressure from your body forces air out of it?

Question 10

can my eardrums be damaged by loud noises?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: Loud noises can involve sound energy sufficient enough to damage the eardrum. Not sure why you ask, but if suspected worth a visit to a doctor to have a look.

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How come my groin makes noises as if it was growling ?

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Why do loud noises frighten me?

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Why am i so sensitive to noise?

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How does a white noise app work?

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Can loud noises hurt my unborn baby?

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How can you sleep through loud noises?

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How do i know if i have noise anxiety?

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Whats that noise when i lay on a pillow?

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Can my eardrums be damaged by loud noises?

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