: 11 It can also be rated using the Symptom Severity and Severity Hierarchy Chart (Appendix 3), although light sensitivity, noise, odors is combined into one item. The same section also refers to "sensory disturbances". Hypersensitivity to noise is mentioned as part of the "overload phenomenon" diagnostic symptom in the Canadian Consensus Criteria's Neurological/Cognitive Manifestations. Hyperacusis is a symptom of ME recognized in the International Consensus Criteria's neurosensory symptoms, and counts towards the neurological symptoms required to diagnose ME or atypical ME (which is when symptoms are partially rather than fully met). Hyperacusis in ME/ CFS Symptom recognition
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Hyperacusis is more common in certain groups, including professional musicians or music students, people with autism, William's syndrome or certain other conditions, adolescents and older people, and is more common in females. Įstimates of hyperacusis prevalence vary considerably, from less than 1 in 1,000 people to 4-17% in certain groups, hyperacusis is generally regarded as rare while noise sensitivity is common.
Some degree of noise sensitivity is common, occurring in 20-40% of people, with high noise sensitivity affecting 12% to 15% of people. While noise sensitivity is very common in the general population, hyperacusis is not. Noise sensitivity is not the same as hyperacusis.
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