Hearing impairment
A decreased magnitude of the sensory perception of sound.
Also called: Deafness, Hearing defect, Hearing impairment, Hypacusis, Hearing loss, Hypoacusis.
Conditions associated with hearing impairment
The following conditions have been associated with hearing impairment in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
22q11.2 deletion syndrome
22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
AGel amyloidosis
AGel amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy
Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy is a medical condition th...
Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency
Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency type 1
Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Arachnoiditis
Arachnoiditis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2Z is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia due to STUB1 deficiency
Autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia due to STUB1 deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated wi...
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with va...
B-cell immunodeficiency, distal limb anomalies, and urogenital malformations
B-cell immunodeficiency, distal limb anomalies, and urogenital malformations is a medical condition that may b...
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria
Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Biotinidase deficiency
Biotinidase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome 1
Any Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SLC52A3 gene....
CINCA syndrome
CINCA syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
CTCF-related neurodevelopmental disorder
A rare, genetic, neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by global developmental delay, borderline to severe...
Charcot-Marie-tooth disease, axonal, type 2JJ
Charcot-Marie-tooth disease, axonal, type 2JJ is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Chiari malformation type I
Arnold-Chiari malformation type I is a central nervous system malformation characterized by caudal displacemen...
Coccidioidomycosis
Coccidioidomycosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cockayne syndrome type 1
Cockayne syndrome type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Coenzyme Q10 deficiency, primary, 7
Coenzyme Q10 deficiency, primary, 7 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Coffin-Siris syndrome 6
Any Coffin-Siris syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the ARID2 gene....
Combined oxidative phosphorylation defect type 27
Combined oxidative phosphorylation defect type 27 is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Cornelia de Lange syndrome 1
Any Cornelia de Lange syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the NIPBL gene....
Cornelia de Lange syndrome 7
Cornelia de Lange syndrome 7 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Crigler-Najjar syndrome
Crigler-Najjar syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cutaneous mastocytosis-deafness-microtia syndrome
Cutaneous mastocytosis-deafness-microtia syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
DEGCAGS syndrome
DEGCAGS syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
DPAGT1-CDG
DPAGT1-CDG is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome due to 21q22.13q22.2 microdeletion
DYRK1A-related intellectual disability syndrome due to 21q22.13q22.2 microdeletion is a medical condition that...
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 122 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Dubowitz syndrome
Dubowitz syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Dursun-Ozgul neurodevelopmental syndrome
Dursun-Ozgul neurodevelopmental syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Emanuel syndrome
Emanuel syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Fabry disease
Fabry disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Facial dysmorphism-developmental delay-behavioral abnormalities syndrome due to WAC point mutation
Facial dysmorphism-developmental delay-behavioral abnormalities syndrome due to WAC point mutation is a medica...
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Full schwannomatosis
Full schwannomatosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Gaucher disease
Gaucher disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate hearing impairment
When investigating hearing impairment, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....
Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Screens for thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Myasthenia Gravis Mg Lab Test
An acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody test is used to help diagnose Myasthenia Gravis (MG). AChR binding a...
Symptoms commonly seen alongside hearing impairment
Dizziness
A feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or faintness, which can be caused by many conditions....
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if hearing impairment is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom hearing impairment mean?
Hearing impairment is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. A decreased magnitude of the sensory perception of sound.
Which conditions are associated with hearing impairment?
Hearing impairment has been reported in association with 156 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, AGel amyloidosis, Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy, Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency, Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency type 1. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about hearing impairment?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.