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What is the medical reason why some peoples bodies jolt when they hear sudden noises, including average volume noises, such as a pen click by someone else, a small bird chirp, when someone else closes a door or window?

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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Sensory: Everyones nervous system is just a little different and your sensory threshold is lower tha average, nothing to worry about , just important to understand yourself. Best Wishes

Answered 3/11/2020

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A member asked:

What is the medical reason why some peoples bodies jolt when they hear sudden noises, including average volume noises, such as a pen click by someone else, a small bird chirp, when someone else closes a door or window?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

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