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Why do high pitched sounds like vacuum make me want to leave room? hurt my ears.
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May have hyperacusis: There is a condition called hyperacusis in which certain sounds can be painful. Sometimes it can occur in patients with underlying hearing loss. I recommend you see an ENT doctor to have a hearing test and an ear exam.
Answered 8/31/2015
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