Hearing impairment
A decreased magnitude of the sensory perception of sound.
What is Hearing impairment?
Hearing impairment is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Hearing impairment that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Hearing impairment
The following conditions have been associated with Hearing impairment. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
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 that may be ...
Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency
Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency type 1
Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms an...
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 various sympto...
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia due to STUB1 deficiency
Autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia due to STUB1 deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various...
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
B-cell immunodeficiency, distal limb anomalies, and urogenital malformations
B-cell immunodeficiency, distal limb anomalies, and urogenital malformations is a medical condition that may be associat...
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Hearing impairment is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.