There are a few genetic syndromes can present hearing loss as the primary or secondary features.
Some of the syndromes and its symptoms are
1. ALPORT SYNDROME:
Hearing loss
Abnormal urine colour
Blood in the urine
Dreased vision
Cough
Body and face swelling
2. EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME: It is characterized by the hyper-mobility of the middle ear bones, causing hearing loss.
3. PENDRED SYNDROME:
Sensorineural hearing loss present at birth
Inner ear changes and enlargement of the thyroid gland
An enlarged vestibular aqueduct - an inner ear abnormality.
Balance problems caused by altered vestibular function
4. STICKLER SYNDROME:
Facial features, such as a flat face with a small nose and chin.
Hearing loss
Myopia
Early joint disease
Cleft palate
Mitral valve prolapse
5. TREACHER-COLLINS SYNDROME:
Hearing loss
Abnormal to almost completely absent external ears
Underdevelopment or absence of cheekbones
Small and slanting jaw
Large mouth and nose
Defect in lower eyelid
Scalp hair extending onto cheeks
Cleft palate
6. USHER'S SYNDROME:
Progressive hearing loss
Progressive vision impairment
In any of these syndromes, routine hearing evaluation by a qualified audiologist is must.
Lovedeep Kholia, M.Sc, Audiology
Mr. Lovedeep Kholia, has vast experience in audiology practice. He has been heading Audiology Department of Unicare Speech & Hearing Clinic from past six years and he is working towards spreading awareness regarding hearing loss and its treatment.
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