Living with Autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss 24
An inherited form of hearing loss linked to a region on chromosome 4.
Understanding Autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss 24
This is a form of deafness that is passed down in families and does not come with other syndrome features. GARD does not list other details such as when it starts.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet, but hearing loss is the main feature.
- Hearing loss
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
It is linked to variation in the chromosome region 4q35-qter. It is autosomal dominant, so a change in one copy of a gene can cause it.
Also known as: deafness, autosomal dominant 24
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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