Fabry Disease, a rare inherited condition whose side effects may include: full body or localized pain to the
extremities, kidney complications, high blood pressure, and fatigue,
among others. The treatment of this condition is done by enzyme
replacement therapy. A study has found the effects of this treatment may
lead to hearing health problems.
The study was conducted with 20 patients, 11 males and 9 females,
between the ages of 15 and 69 years old. According to the National
Center for Biotechnology (NCBI),
“Nine patients complained of hearing symptoms (hearing loss, tinnitus);
for six of them the onset and/or progression of the hearing loss were
sudden.” The study goes on to suggest how replacement therapy may cause
hearing damage, and result in loss of hearing for patients.
It is commended for individuals undergoing enzyme replacement therapy, to visit their local audiologist
and have their hearing tested. The proper diagnosis can help patients
receive the right treatment that will help in improvement their hearing
as well as their quality of life.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
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