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- Why do you randomly hear a high-pitched noise?
- Why can I hear a high-pitched noise but no one else can?
- Can high-pitched noise affect you?
Why do you randomly hear a high-pitched noise?
Tinnitus that's continuous, steady, and high-pitched (the most common type) generally indicates a problem in the auditory system and requires hearing tests conducted by an audiologist. Pulsatile tinnitus calls for a medical evaluation, especially if the noise is frequent or constant.
Why can I hear a high-pitched noise but no one else can?
There is, however, another possibility that must be considered: hearing a high-pitched sound that no one else hears COULD mean that you have a hearing disorder called tinnitus or an acute sensitivity to sounds called hyperacusis.
Can high-pitched noise affect you?
Health Effects
The frequency or pitch can also have some effect, since high-pitched sounds are more damaging than low-pitched sounds. Noise may tire out the inner ear, causing temporary hearing loss. After a period of time away from the noise hearing may be restored.
