{"id":9680,"date":"2021-11-19T13:56:20","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T21:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/househearing.fm1.dev\/?p=9680"},"modified":"2023-05-17T10:53:40","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T17:53:40","slug":"how-genetics-can-play-a-role-in-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/househearing.com\/how-genetics-can-play-a-role-in-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How Genetics Can Play a Role in Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Genetics plays a role in so many aspects of your life. From the color of your eyes to your ability to roll your tongue. They also play a role in many health conditions, including hearing loss. Let\u2019s examine some of the ways genetics can affect your hearing and look at a few genetic disorders that increase your risk of hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Your Genes Impact Hearing Loss Risk <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/househearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1262233696-scaled-1-compress-compress.jpg\" alt=\"Adult daughter enjoying a pleasant chat with her parents.\" class=\"wp-image-9682\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many people experience hearing loss for reasons that have nothing to do with genetics, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Aging and natural degradation of hair cells in the inner ear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to loud noise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Illnesses like meningitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reaction to medication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, your genetic makeup can make you more prone to developing age-related hearing loss. A <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2892830\/\" target=\"_blank\">study<\/a> of almost 400 families revealed that genetic factors contribute to age-related hearing loss and that women were more likely to experience hearing loss that was influenced by genetics than men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Genetic Conditions That Can Cause Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to genetics making you more predisposed to develop hearing loss, there are a number of genetic disorders that can cause hearing loss, or at least greatly increase your risk for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Otosclerosis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Otosclerosis is an abnormal bone growth in your middle ear. It is often passed down from parent to child. Children with one parent who has otosclerosis have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/freematerials\/parentsguide508.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25% chance of developing<\/a> the disorder, and if both parents have it the risk jumps to 50%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otosclerosis can cause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Gradual hearing loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dizziness and balance issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tinnitus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many times, hearing loss caused by this disorder can be corrected with surgery. However, if it causes damage to the hair cells in the inner ear, the hearing loss is permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other less common genetic disorders that can cause hearing loss include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Turner syndrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mondini dysplasia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alport syndrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wildervanck syndrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usher syndrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn Your Family History to Assess Your Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of us enjoy learning more about our family history. We want to know what our great-grandparents were like or hear about a parent\u2019s memories of visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yose\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yosemite National Park<\/a> for the first time as a child. When it comes to inquiring about family illnesses, we are more hesitant. Yet having that information is vital to protecting your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your family members about any illnesses or chronic conditions that they have and when they started noticing symptoms. Having this knowledge can empower you to make choices that benefit your health. It also gives your doctor valuable insight and helps them order the appropriate tests and treatments for your specific risk factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are concerned that you are at a higher risk for developing hearing loss, or wish to schedule an appointment, call the experts at The House Institute Hearing Health Centers today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Genetics plays a role in so many aspects of your life. From the color of your eyes to your ability to roll your tongue. They also play a role in many health conditions, including hearing loss. 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