What Are The Causes And Complications Of Turner Syndrome?

Heart Problems

As mentioned, it seems that individuals with Turner syndrome are at a higher risk of experiencing heart problems. Some of thee heart issues may be present since their birth or early infancy. However, some Turner syndrome patients may develop heart problems as they age. For instance, having high blood pressure can increase their risk of future issues. Additionally, it appears as if patients with this condition commonly have severe heart defects. However, even slight issues can cause serious complications.

It seems that the most common defects in Turner syndrome patients involve the aorta. This blood vessel can be malformed. Thus, it may not allow the heart to pump oxygenated blood throughout the body properly. It may also cause blood to flow back into the heart instead of in one direction. Another possible defect may be the result of issues with the muscles in the heart.

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Hearing Loss

Individuals with Turner syndrome may also deal with some hearing loss. Babies with this condition may hear normally when they are born. However, this may not last, as their hearing can lessen over time. Some patients will become fully deaf, though this does not seem to be the case all of the time. There appears to be more than one potential reason for hearing loss in Turner syndrome patients. These individuals can experience more frequent middle ear infections than those without the condition. Increased ear infections may often lead to compromised hearing in the short term, and the loss of hearing in the long term. This may be because the infection stops bones in the ear from vibrating and transmitting sound the way they should.

However, it seems that a loss of nerve function in the ear is more common. This can be due to ear infections and Eustachian tube issues. If the patient's hearing loss is progressive, they may be able to restore it with hearing aids or a cochlear implant. An individual's hearing loss may also be sudden rather than progressive. In these cases, something might be blocking their hearing, such as cholesteatomas or other ear growths.

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