Acusalgia
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Acusalgia is defined as a heightened sensitivity of the auditory apparatus resulting from paralysis of the facial nerve on the corresponding side. According to some authors, this condition is caused by paralysis of the stapedius muscle, which leads to its contracture and thereby intensifies external auditory stimulation.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
ACUSALGIA (from the Greek akouo—I hear, and algos—pain), increased excitability of the auditory apparatus resulting from paralysis of the facial nerve on the corresponding side; according to some authors, it depends on paralysis of the stapedius muscle, as a result of which its contracture is formed, intensifying external irritation.
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“Acusalgia.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/acusalgia/