Living with Autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss 53
A rare inherited hearing loss that affects how sound signals reach the brain.
Understanding Autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss 53
It causes hearing loss without other related health problems. The hearing loss is the type called sensorineural, which involves the inner ear or the nerve pathway to the brain.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists this as the most common:
- Inner ear hearing loss (sensorineural)
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.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Hearing Loss Association of America may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Hearing Loss Association of America
- 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 Hearing Loss Association of America
- 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
Changes in a specific area on chromosome 14 are linked to this condition. It is autosomal dominant, so a change in one copy of the gene can cause it.
Also known as: autosomal dominant nonsyndromic deafness 53; deafness, autosomal dominant 53
Patient organizations
- Hearing Loss Association of AmericaAutosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss 53 · United States
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