{"id":1122,"date":"2021-11-18T21:01:22","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T21:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/?p=1122"},"modified":"2021-11-18T21:04:16","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T21:04:16","slug":"the-heritage-of-hearing-and-how-genetics-plays-a-part","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/the-heritage-of-hearing-and-how-genetics-plays-a-part\/","title":{"rendered":"The Heritage of Hearing and How Genetics Plays a Part"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many diseases and conditions seem to have a genetic component to them, and researchers continue to learn more about those connections every day. From cancer to heart conditions to rare disorders, genetics can often play a role in increasing your risk of developing certain conditions. This is true for some <a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/hearing-loss\/types-of-hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of hearing loss<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Genetics and Age-Related Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1262233696-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Adult daughter talking with her parents.\" class=\"wp-image-1124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1262233696-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1262233696-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1262233696-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1262233696-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While you might think that age-related hearing loss wouldn\u2019t have a genetic component, some research has indicated that might not be the case. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2892830\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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 Disorders That Play a Role in Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to age-related hearing loss, there are a number of genetic disorders that are linked to hearing loss. A few of those include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Otosclerosis<\/strong>&#8211; Abnormal bone growth in the middle ear.<\/li><li><strong>Turner syndrome<\/strong>&#8211; A condition only affecting females where one X chromosome is missing or partially missing.<\/li><li><strong>Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder<\/strong>&#8211; A condition where signals from the inner ear to the brain do not transmit correctly.<\/li><li><strong>Pendred syndrome<\/strong>&#8211; A condition that causes early hearing loss and occasional <a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/hearing-loss\/dizziness-balance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">balance problems<\/a> in children.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Your Family History and Learn Your Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unsure about your genetic risk for hearing loss, one of the best ways to get information is to talk to your family members. Ask them about chronic or serious illnesses they\u2019ve experienced or remember other family members experiencing and find out when they started to develop symptoms. If you feel like doing a deeper dive into your family history, you can even visit places like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocls.info\/locations-hours\/west-oaks-branch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This knowledge can help you in several ways. Knowing that you are potentially at risk for certain diseases can help you to make lifestyle adjustments to help lower your chances of developing the condition. For example, if you know heart disease runs in the family you can make it a priority to eat a heart-healthy diet and ensure you are getting enough exercise each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also inform your physician of your family history. This might compel them to order certain tests or check for things they wouldn\u2019t otherwise without knowing your particular risk factors. With any chronic condition or serious illness, the earlier it is caught, the better the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about hearing loss or to schedule an appointment, call the experts at Aaron\u2019s Hearing Care today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/what-can-i-expect-during-the-hearing-aid-adjustment-period\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Can I Expect During the Hearing Aid Adjustment Period?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/a-guide-to-modern-hearing-aid-features\/\" class=\"related-post\">A Guide to Modern Hearing Aid Features<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/common-ear-issues-and-how-they-affect-your-hearing\/\" class=\"related-post\">Common Ear Issues and How They Affect Your Hearing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many diseases and conditions seem to have a genetic component to them, and researchers continue to learn more about those connections every day. From cancer to heart conditions to rare disorders, genetics can often play a role in increasing your risk of developing certain conditions. This is true for some types of hearing loss as&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1124,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Genetics can play a role in increasing your risk of developing certain conditions. 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