MEDICAL INFORMATION

Syndromic hearing loss

Syndromic hearing loss is hearing loss accompanied by additional medical problems identified by a syndrome. Roughly 20% of children with hearing loss have other medical problems beyond their hearing loss. A thorough assessment is imperative for syndromic sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), which stems from complications related to the vestibulocochlear nerve. Familial associations and medical histories may suggest hereditary patterns, necessitating DNA testing for immediate family members to pinpoint specific genetic traits within the family. Click here to download printable information for parents with children with hearing loss.