Audiologist Questions Ear pain

Why do I have pain in my ears whenever I hear a loud noise?

Every time I hear a loud noise it causes a sharp pain in my ears. What could be causing this?

2 Answers

This is likely hyperacusis, which is a type of reduced tolerance to sound. Hyperacusis is commonly caused by aging or prolonged exposure to loud noises. There are no tests for diagnosing hyperacusis and no definitive cure. But the symptoms can be managed.
Could be either normal or could be hypersensitivity to sound due to loss of inhibition of sound growth, i.e. recruitment