| Alport Syndrome is a genetic isorder of the kidneys. | | | | cases the boys that are affected by AS develop |
| It affects the glomeruli, which are tiny capillaries in | | | | deafness at an early age, usually around the time of |
| the kidneys that helps filter the blood. This syndrome | | | | adolescence. This deafness usually pervades both |
| is caused by mutations that affect the type IV | | | | ears. But hearing aids can help remedy the situation |
| collagen. The most obvious and earliest syndrome is | | | | and allow for the victim of AS to be able to hear |
| finding blood in the urine. | | | | again. Girls usually do not develop complete deafness |
| Alport syndrome has been known to cause defects | | | | and if they do it is usually at an older stage in their |
| in hearing. If you or a loved one is facing hearing loss | | | | life, sometimes girls do not develop noticeable |
| due to Alport's Syndrome contact the hearing | | | | symptoms until adulthood. |
| professionals at at 1-800-432-7669 for advice on the | | | | Kidney transplants, although it will help with longer |
| extent of your hearing loss, what steps to take, and | | | | lifespans, it will not improve the person's hearing. So it |
| what hearing aid is right for you. | | | | is important that a patient with Alport's Syndrome |
| AS is a serious disease that affects the kidneys. But | | | | seek medical counsel if they are one of the |
| as mentioned above, AS also affects the inner ears | | | | unfortunate people who are plagued with hearing loss. |
| and eyes because the type IV collagen proteins are | | | | If you have suffered from hearing loss, please |
| vital in the function of your eyes and ears. AS | | | | contact the hearing professionals at for more |
| mutates the type IV collagen and causes these side | | | | information on what you can do about it. Hearing loss |
| affects. The most tell tale sign of AS is hematuria, or | | | | doesn't mean the end of your life, there are plenty |
| bloody urine. In infant boys hematuria is usually | | | | of options for the hearing impaired and the people at |
| always present while hematuria in girls comes and | | | | hearing planet can guide you toward what is best for |
| goes. In infants, hematuria might also be different | | | | you. Take responsibility of your life now and call |
| colors; pink, brown, and red. | | | | 1-800-432-7669. |
| AS may often be the cause of deafness. In most | | | | |