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I have been having hearing loss and my ears are very sensitive to loud sounds even when the television is turned up i get veru irritable. doyouknowwhy?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Heavy metals: Heavy metals, like mercury, directly affect the central and peripheral nervous system. Chronic exposures can cause all manner of derangements of visual and auditory systems. Consider mercury sources: silver dental fillings, seafoods, fluorescent lightbulbs.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Dysacussis: Intolerance to loud noises (dysacussis) is often associated with a high frequency hearing loss. Irritability is the anxiety associated with the intolerance. It is obvious that an ENT exam and audiogram is necessary for a proper diagnosis and possible treatment. The symptoms require an appropriate diagnosis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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